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."