3 Mile Trail,.fox Valley To Wortley

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.84 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 81 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 86 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 185 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 132 m
  • ⚐
    District: Stocksbridge 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 53.482483° / W 1.582687°
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Description

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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 147 m - Start on Upper Don Trail
  2. 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 147 m - Turn left onto Samuel Fox Avenue
  3. 3 : km 0.05 - alt. 147 m - Turn left onto Samuel Fox Avenue
  4. 4 : km 0.12 - alt. 148 m - Turn right onto Samuel Fox Avenue
  5. 5 : km 0.34 - alt. 143 m - Turn sharp left
  6. 6 : km 0.38 - alt. 143 m - Turn right
  7. 7 : km 1.38 - alt. 146 m - Turn left onto Upper Don Trail
  8. 8 : km 1.61 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Wortley Road
  9. 9 : km 1.77 - alt. 142 m - Turn sharp left
  10. 10 : km 1.92 - alt. 147 m - Keep left
  11. 11 : km 2.29 - alt. 141 m - Turn left
  12. 12 : km 2.41 - alt. 141 m - Turn right onto Soughley Lane
  13. 13 : km 2.47 - alt. 138 m - Turn right
  14. 14 : km 2.57 - alt. 140 m - Turn left
  15. 15 : km 2.91 - alt. 152 m - Turn sharp right
  16. 16 : km 3.05 - alt. 167 m - Turn sharp right onto Plank Gate
  17. 17 : km 3.1 - alt. 167 m - Keep right
  18. 18 : km 3.13 - alt. 166 m - Keep left
  19. 19 : km 3.75 - alt. 155 m - Turn sharp right
  20. 20 : km 3.77 - alt. 153 m - Turn left
  21. 21 : km 3.79 - alt. 153 m - Keep left
  22. 22 : km 3.9 - alt. 150 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 3.93 - alt. 150 m - Turn sharp right
  24. 24 : km 4.04 - alt. 151 m - Keep right
  25. 25 : km 4.18 - alt. 136 m - Turn right onto Station Road
  26. 26 : km 4.44 - alt. 135 m - Turn left onto Wortley Road
  27. 27 : km 4.51 - alt. 134 m - Turn right onto Mill Lane
  28. 28 : km 4.61 - alt. 133 m - Turn right
  29. 29 : km 4.98 - alt. 140 m - Turn slight right
  30. 30 : km 5.07 - alt. 141 m - Keep right
  31. 31 : km 5.22 - alt. 141 m - Turn left onto Little Don Cycleway Link (Upper Don Trail)
  32. 32 : km 5.47 - alt. 146 m - Turn slight right onto Upper Don Trail
  33. 33 : km 5.52 - alt. 143 m - Turn left onto Samuel Fox Avenue
  34. 34 : km 5.6 - alt. 146 m - Keep left onto Samuel Fox Avenue
  35. 35 : km 5.74 - alt. 148 m - Turn left onto Samuel Fox Avenue
  36. 36 : km 5.81 - alt. 147 m - Turn left onto Bolsterstone Drive
  37. S/E : km 5.84 - alt. 147 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Wortley including Wharncliffe Crags

Walker
↔13.10 km ↗+217 m ↘-217 m ◔4h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Wortley (South Yorkshire)

This walk follows a section of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and explores the countryside to the west of this town. The route also includes Wharncliffe Crags which offer some fine views.

Walking Thurgoland Boundary from Oxspring

Walker
↔13.73 km ↗+237 m ↘-241 m ◔4h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Oxspring (South Yorkshire)

The Thurgoland Boundary Walk is just under nine miles long and takes in part of the upper Don valley as well as some of the tributaries of the river Dove. The route includes a short section on the old Dove Valley railway above the Silkstone tunnels and the route crosses the old Woodhead rail route twice.

Walking Broomhead Moor & Ewden Beck

Walker
↔9.62 km ↗+257 m ↘-259 m ◔3h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)

This Peak District walk is another route close to the western outskirts of Sheffield. The walk explores one of the valleys that run eastwards towards the Don - in this case the Ewden Beck. The start is close to Broomhead Hall.

Walking Back Tor, Bradfield Moors and Reservoirs

Walker
↔17.75 km ↗+413 m ↘-421 m ◔6h 15 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)

This Peak District walk explores the moorland and resevoirs that lie between Ladybower and Bradfield. Walking is generally good but do expect some short boggy sections after heavy rain.

Walking Broomhead & Howden Moors

Walker
↔19.91 km ↗+412 m ↘-413 m ◔6h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)

This Peak District walk explores the moors to the east of the Derwent Valley Reservoirs. Including some quiet paths and tracks, the route also visits the popular summit of Back Tor and the monument to the Lost Lad. This valley is particularly impressive and feels quite remote - considering how close it is to the thousands of people that are circuiting around Ladybower.

Walking Worrall, Sheffield to Combes Farm round

Walker
↔4.32 km ↗+116 m ↘-108 m ◔1h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)

A short walk in a rural area close to Sheffield along footpaths. Reasonably signposted but care is needed to keep on track. Apt to be muddy. Sheep, horses and sometimes cattle are likely to be encountered.

Walking Silkstone including Cannon Hall Country Park

Walker
↔16.77 km ↗+198 m ↘-192 m ◔5h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Silkstone (South Yorkshire)

This Barnsley walk starts in Silkstone and includes an old waggonway, the Cannon Hall country park and sections of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and the Penistone Boundary Walk.

Walking Cats Clough Head & Outer Edge

Walker
Cats Clough Head & Outer Edge
↔14.49 km ↗+330 m ↘-328 m ◔5h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Langsett (South Yorkshire)

This Peak District walk explores the moors to the northwest of Sheffield and visits an area that sees relatively few walkers. Do select a clear day as navigation can be difficult in poor visibility.

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