District Campsite - Woolley Edge
As a district we are extremely lucky to have our own campsite. Woolley Edge campsite compromises of approximately 14 acres of land, 9 acres of woodland and 5 acres of grassland.
The campsite is suitable for all camps whether it is a small patrol camp or a large district camp. Woolley is great setting to learn backwoods skills and survival camps as the woodland provides everything for building shelters and fires.
The building can be booked as alternative wet weather accommodation, a pack holiday centre and is also suitable for Beaver Sleepovers.
The building has a large main room, 3 bunkrooms with beds for 20 (8 / 8 / 4) there is also a kitchen containing a 6 burner gas cooker, refrigerator, small freezer, hot water boiler, two sinks and all necessary cooking equipment also including cutlery and utensils.
A recent addition to the campsite is the extension of the building which incorporates a toilet and shower block primarily for the use of the campers on site.
The campsite team are continually working to improve the site to make your next visit even more enjoyable.
Our development plans include:
- Resurfacing the entrance road and creating passing places
- Enlarging the campfire circle and new seating
- Re-instating water supply points around the campsite
- Permanent Archery / Air rifle range
- A new store building to replace the metal containers
- Extend the main building to include additional bunk rooms and service team accommodation
On site activities:
- Archery (4 weeks notice and permission forms required)
- Air Rifle Shooting (4 weeks notice and permission forms required)
- Pioneering poles and ropes
- Orienteering course
- Giant Games (Connect 4, Draughts, Chess, Jenga)
- Bouncy Castle (This is only available to members of the Scout Movement)
Local places of interest:
- Barnsley Metrodome
- Bretton Park (free entry) 2 miles
- Cannon Hall (free entry to grounds)
- Emley Moor TV Mast
- Kirklees Light Railways (Clayton West)
- New Miller Dam Nature Trail (free entry) 3 miles
- Nostell Priory (17 miles)
- Pugney’s Water Park
- Sandal Castle (Free entry) 5 miles
- Wintersett Reservior - 6 miles
- Woolley Village / Church - 1 mile
- Yorkshire Mining Museum (Free Entry) 8 miles
- Royal Armories (Free Entry) Leeds City Centre
- National Museum of Film and Photography (Free Entry) Bradford
For more information, or to enquire about booking the site, contact the Bookings Secretary (campsite@hwdscouts.org.uk) or by phoning 01924 450002