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Jump village is surrounded by some lovely countryside and you don’t have to walk far to be in the heart of some of Yorkshire’s fine scenery. Wombwell woods and fishing ponds are only a Cock stride and nearby Elsecar and Wentworth provide some great walks.
From Elsecar You can pick up the Timberland Trail that follows the old canal through Cortonwood and beyond to the nature reserves at Broomhill and Wath.
Elsecar Heritage centre is well worth a visit too. Antique shops, craft shops, kid’s entertainment and a ride on an old preserved steam railway engine. All within easy walking distance from Jump.
Wombwell woods and Res
Wombwell wood used to belong to the Earl of Fitzwilliam and was full of game.In 1906 the recorded bag from one shoot produced 1095 pheasants, 20 hares, 16 foxes and hundreds of rabbits. Of course you would get a scutch round the ear if the local gamekeeper caught you.
Elsecar by the Sea
In 1910 a local amateur photographer, Herbert Parkin, took some photographs of the local reservoir and surrounding areas and sent them into the Sheffield Star under the caption Elsecar-by-the-Sea. The name caught on and with the help of good transports link from Sheffield via the local railway station a thriving tourism business was established. The Hoyland council decided to create the public park to take advantage of the influx. The name is still jokingly used by some locals and to advertise events around the reservoir. *1
The old stone bridge at Hemingfield
Across the 1/2 mile road and up Elsecar Pit stack
Well worth the climb. A cracking view from up here.
Across the stack and back to the old Pit and re-join the trail
The old lock on the canal at Elsecar pit.
Elsecar Heritage
Elsecar features the popular Elsecar Heritage Centre a living history centre and contains the only Newcomen steam engine in the world to have remained in its original location. Craft workshops, a monthly antiques fair and other special events are also held here.
There is also a public park with a bandstand, children's playground, a refreshment room, and a pitch and putt golf course. The reservoir, now a local nature reserve, is adjacent to the upper park.
Various remains of the industry of the village also remain. There is a plaque next to the top lock on the canal marking the former location of a colliery. Along the canal there are also some shaft heads from pumping stations left standing. The remains of iron mines can be found in undergrowth on the wooded section of Broadcar Lane. *2
*1 winklepedia's description of Elsecar-By-The-Sea
*2 winklepedia's description of Elsecar Heritage Centre
