Thrybergh Country Park Reviews Summary

Category: Country park

Address: Doncaster Rd, Thrybergh, Rotherham S65 4NU, United Kingdom

Phone: +441709850353

Rating: 4.4
based on 194 reviews.

Facilities

Pros:

  • "There's a good ice cream shop next to toilet facilities."
  • "The cafe and shop were also quite nice though I did not have the opportunity to dine at the cafe."
  • "Shop on site for teas and coffee- ice cream- doggie yogurt as well."
  • "Good parking (£1.90 all day). Clean free toilets."
  • "Stopped at the cafe and had teas and coffees. Clean cafe and toilets and plenty of birds to feed."
  • "Fairly spacious car park, with gift shop and cafe that sells lovely homemade cakes."
  • "The cafe serves delicious food and the staff and Rangers are always cheerful and only too pleased to help with any questions you may have."

Cons:

  • "The large cafe is eat outside only, I'm guessing we were charged eat in prices."
  • "Be warned that there is only one toilets and showers facility on site which is restricted for use by the campsite users."
  • "Cafe not open despite signs saying it should be open! Some very rude lady in the window just shooing us away."
  • "The catering facilities are still basic takeaway."
  • "One suggestion though, baby change is only available in the ladies, not in the gents or disabled toilets so not good if dad was taking the babies on his own."
  • "The panini was just a bit crisp but not toasted, was still OK to eat but would have preferred it to be proper toasted. Chips were sloppy and not even cooked to crisp."
  • "Early bank holiday Monday. No one in the cafe except our table of 4. £10 plus, for 4 small drinks. Tasted ok but latte just froth. Paper cups only. Asked for one drink in a pot cup. Staff abrupt."

Parking

Pros:

  • "There is usually plenty of parking space but as can be expected does get busy on weekends and Bank Holidays."
  • "Plus the parking machines are quite cheap.£ 1.90 all day can use card too."
  • "Parking charges cheap at £1.90 for all day."
  • "No parking fees today either."
  • "Parking is free for disabilities although a fee for everyone else."
  • "Pay and display car park. £1 for an hour or £1.90 for the day very reasonable."
  • "Parking is £1.70 per car for all day."

Cons:

  • "Car park is not the best, a whole bay currently take up with building materials."
  • "Cars were parking all the way along the entry lane and tempers were short to say the least."
  • "Parking is limited at busy times and the cost to park is a little steep if you are only doing one circuit of the reservoir."
  • "The car park was quite. Some may like to know it had a car charging point with two outlets."
  • "Also cars parked randomly taking up a few parking spaces at a time leaving others with no where to park, disabled parking seems to be non existant."
  • "Really nice area for a walk but charging for parking is a little far fetched! Although it’s only £1.90 all day."
  • "Now the rub for me as a regular visitor £1.70 parking for the full day. We are never ever there for more than two hours."

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Can manage in a wheelchair ok and saw several people with mobility scooters..there is disabled parking too."
  • "Thrybergh country park is a hidden gem in Rotherham. There is a lovely walk around the lake which is good for buggies and wheel chairs."
  • "The park is a wonderful place to walk, not too long and easily accessible to wheelchairs and Buggies."
  • "Suitable for wheelchairs and buggies."
  • "Quite a smooth path considering it's location."
  • "There is good parking facilities and toilet facilities."
  • "Love Thrybergh country Park it's a lovely walk round my dog loves it, it's great because it's on the flat all the way round so if you have a mobility scooter you can get all the way round."

Cons:

  • "Path can be very muddy after rain."
  • "The lake itself is brilliant walking around it's very relaxing but the prices in the ice cream parlour are extortionate one scoop of ice cream for £1.95."
  • "Paths were really muddy around lakes, not suitable for prams or wheel chairs."
  • "Extremely difficult to push a wheel chair around."
  • "The paths around it was extremely muddy, slipping about all over place."
  • "The round walk is closed however because of a landslide."
  • "Only problem was we had to turn back as the path was closed and it was a long walk for our grandson."

Environment

Pros:

  • "This Country Park has had lots of improvements made to it and is well worth a visit."
  • "It's home to well over 30 Swans which didn't seem aggressive."
  • "Lovely for a chat with a friend, social distancing in place, I promise! Restores mental health seeing all the swans and ducks."
  • "We really love a good walk around the reservoir - an excellent part of a healthy lifestyle. We witness the changes in nature throughout the seasons."
  • "A very relaxing and pleasant place to enjoy some quality time with the family."
  • "Everyone here is so friendly."
  • "A beautiful if a bit rough and ready country park with excellent views of the surrounding farmlands and an abundance of nature."

Cons:

  • "The lack of bins around one half of the lake spoils the walk."
  • "It was strewn with litter, bin liners hung from trees, bread wrappers around the lakeside, hedgerows littered with dog bags, cans and litter, all bins badly overflowing with rubbish."
  • "However, the council need to send someone round with a strimmer as weeds and nettles are spoiling the view in some places."
  • "It does seem all the investment if going to Rother Valley Country Park."
  • "It was horrible to see the park like this."
  • "The outdoor area on the ramp to water was covered in empty plastic cups from feeding ducks which was blowing into the water."
  • "I was disgusted at the amount of dog poo all around the res."

Activities & Wildlife

Pros:

  • "Childrens play area to the left of the cafe."
  • "A nice flat walk round the reservoir. Lots of wildlife, no bikes."
  • "A lovely walk around the lake."
  • "There is a play area for children."
  • "Great reservoir lots of bird life."
  • "It's a great place for bird photography and has small rodents of many kinds."
  • "This is a lovely man made lake to walk round with ducks swans geese and other water fowl."

Cons:

  • "Not much for kids to do tho, but great to exercise the dog."
  • "I think the council could do a lot more nothing for kids to do."
  • "Strange area for wellbeing, bird hides positioned next to path where everyone walks, so not much chance of spotting many birds."
  • "Went today and rather worryingly there were teenagers and a large family playing in the water at the end of the reservoir near the back lane in an inflatable dingy and using a half dozen of the life belts as 'rubber rings'!"
  • "Just a shame that the bird hide is locked at the moment."
  • "The very basic children's playground is now closed, blue green algae abundant and water quality suspect as I have seen lots of dead fish."
  • "The only problem there is is that there should be more for children to do xx."

Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.