About the Beauchief Environment Group
Beauchief is a beautiful area of Sheffield containing ancient woods, ponds and unspoilt meadows rich in wildlife, affording splendid views. It also includes the important historic sites of Beauchief Abbey and Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. It is a place to wander through and enjoy, following its many footpaths, including a section of the Sheffield Round Walk.
Formed in 1988 the Beauchief Environment Group is made up of people from Beauchief, Greenhill, Bradway and other areas of Sheffield who volunteer their time and energy to undertake practical work to help conserve the natural beauty of their local environment. The Group is open to anyone sharing our interest in the natural and historic environment of Beauchief and supportive of the work we do.
Contact us
- 0114 237 7601
- 0114 274 5719
We have an illustrated map of the Beauchief Environment Group area which can be downloaded here.
Latest news & events
Upcoming Events
Autumn Walk
Saturday 4th October; 10.00 am-12.00 noon – meet at Beauchief Abbey
A leisurely walk around our area for BEG and members of the public to see the delights of the changing season, starting at Beauchief Abbey. A chance for members, family and guests to meet up and chat. Dogs on leads welcome. Bring light refreshments.
Eco-Event
Friday 31st October – 10.30 am to 2.00 pm, in and around the café/playground space at Graves Park
An opportunity to share information about local work and advice around energy saving and eco action. Contributors will include: Green Doctor, South Yorkshire Ecofit, Sheffield Action on Plastic, and Wild Sheffield. In the case of bad weather, we have the option to use a barn in the farmyard.
Newsletter
The BEG Newsletter for September to October 2025 is now available.
Committee Meeting
The next Committee Meeting will take place on Monday 10th November 2025
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Recent Activities
Monday 29 September
We were pleased to entertain Jon Dallow from the Council this morning, and the seven Monday Group members [surprisingly only one Committee member] had a
Monday 22 September
On the day of the Autumn Equinox, eleven of the Group met at the Store, and scanned the Task List for outstanding jobs. Two went
Monday 15 September
Six members turned up at the Store on a very windy morning. Three headed off to the path surrounding the Hall field to finish off
Monday 8 September
Seven of us turned up today and it was a morning for Benches. Two went up to the one at De la Salle Playing Fields
Joining Beauchief Environment Group
Membership is open to all households. An annual subscription (see News & Events page) covers membership for all the family, and regular newsletters.
Download a subscription form and send the completed form with your fee using one of the specified payment methods to the Honorary Treasurer.
Partners
Sheffield City Council, Beauchief Golf Club, Abbeydale Golf Club, EDP, Natural England, DEFRA, English Heritage, Viridor.
Affiliated to South Yorkshire Badger Group and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.
Past and present funders
Sheffield City Council, Local Heritage Initiative, Friends of Hutcliffe Wood, Viridor, Living Spaces, Rural Action, donations from local residents.
Our awards
Certificate of Merit – Sheffield City Council, Street Force
Commendation – Sheffield City Council, Street Force
Highly Commended for project to improve footpaths in High Wood, Beauchief – Sheffield First Environment Community Awards
The Work of the Beauchief Environment Group
Undertaking practical conservation tasks:-
The majority of this work is carried out by the Monday Working Group.
Path construction and maintenance – approximately 8 km of public footpaths and rights of way have been reconstructed and improved. Major work has been completed on the Sheffield Round Walk footpaths in the area.
Building and maintaining steps – approximately 300 built, the majority into the steep wooded slopes of Parkbank Wood, Hutcliffe Wood, Old Park Wood, and Ladies Spring Wood.
Installation of numerous benches at resting sites and viewpoints.
Litter clearance – regular removal of litter keeps the area looking clean and cared for.
Hedgerow planting and maintenance, fence construction and maintenance.
Meadow and woodland maintenance – resisting encroachment, haymaking, removal of undesirable and alien species, holly and gorse thinning, native tree planting.
Dry stone walling – Beauchief Abbey grounds, Beauchief Drive, High Wood and Gulleys Wood Meadow.
Development and maintenance of Beauchief Nature Park.
Surveys
Of flora and fauna to identify species and monitor changes.
Habitat management
To maintain diversity of wildlife. Management plans agreed with Sheffield City Council and DEFRA.
Acts as a pressure group
On matters of environmental concern in the Beauchief area.
Social activities
The Group has an Annual General Meeting and Social Event in January or February, and also participates in Sheffield Environment Weeks. A Newsletter published every 2-3 months gives full details and reports on all the activities.