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Silkstone including Cannon Hall Country Park
Visorando Member 
10.42 mi
+732 ft
-715 ft
5h 25
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.
Thurgoland Boundary from Oxspring
Visorando Member 8.53 mi
+794 ft
-801 ft
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.
Wortley including Wharncliffe Crags
Visorando Member 8.14 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
4h 25
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.
Around Cawthorne
Visorando Member 3.40 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cawthorne (South Yorkshire)
A steady uphill walk across farmland and through woodland providing views in High Hoyland back down towards Cannon Hall and Cawthorne. An easy downhill return across farmland.
Cawthorne Boundary - Part 1
Visorando Member 3.98 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cawthorne (South Yorkshire)
The Cawthorne Boundary Walk is a 14 mile circular walk usually starting at the Village Hall. I have broken the roughly into 4 parts smaller of approximately 3-4 miles radiating from the village, enabling the walker to walk the village boundary in part over 4 walks or the complete boundary in 1. I pick up a public footpath close to the center of the village, opposite Beatson House restaurant and next to the Methodist Chapel.
Underbank Reservoir to Ladybower Inn
Visorando Member 14.19 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,365 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Stocksbridge (South Yorkshire)
Nice long moorland walk using public transport to facilitate a linear walk. There are a couple of road miles to start with, but the roads are not too busy. This is not a fun route in poor weather as it's quite exposed and there isn't really an obvious alternative.
Wentworth Woodhouse and its follies
Visorando Member 7.31 mi
+558 ft
-548 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Barnsley (South Yorkshire)
Barnsley and Rotherham may not be amongst the first places to spring to mind when planning a walk. However the area has many attractive rural locations including one of the country's finest houses, Wentworth Woodhouse, which is passed on this walk. The house featured in the TV series "The Country House Revealed" which visited stately homes not open to the public.
Broomhead Moor & Ewden Beck
Visorando Member 5.98 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
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.
Langsett and Midhope reservoirs
Visorando Member 6.66 mi
+489 ft
-495 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Langsett (South Yorkshire)
Easy walk that can be very popular around Langsett and Midhope reservoirs.
Bretton Country Park to Horbury Bridge
Tourist office 8.54 mi
+719 ft
-961 ft
4h 35
Easy
Departure from West Bretton (West Yorkshire)
Starting from Bretton Country Park Visitor Centre, this walk will lead you to Horbury Bridge through woodland, Overton and Middlestown.
Cats Clough Head & Outer Edge
Visorando Member 
9.00 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,070 ft
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.
Flouch & Winscar
Visorando Member 8.97 mi
+676 ft
-656 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Langsett (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District Walk follows sections of the Barnesley Boundary Walk and the Trans Pennine Trail in wild moorland. Route finding is generally easy and the walk uses well marked paths tracks and a section of minor road to explore the country at the eastern end of the now closed Woodhead Tunnel.
Back Tor, Bradfield Moors and Reservoirs
Visorando Member 11.03 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,437 ft
6h 20
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.
Broomhead & Howden Moors
Visorando Member 12.37 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,306 ft
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.
Notton to West Bretton Country Park
Tourist office 6.28 mi
+453 ft
-335 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Notton (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk from Notton to West Bretton Country Park passing on some Wakefield Way section.
Notton and Newmillerdam Circular
Visorando Member 
5.84 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Notton (West Yorkshire)
This an easy, relatively flat circular walk south of Wakefield. It makes use of a disused railway line and the Newmillerdam Country Park - beautiful woodlands and rolling countryside.
Worrall, Sheffield to Combes Farm round
Visorando Member 2.68 mi
+381 ft
-358 ft
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.
High Bradfield to Edale
Visorando Member 15.29 mi
+2,822 ft
-2,871 ft
9h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
Nice long day's walk with varied terrain that takes in some of the quieter spots along the route.
Some good paths, but also some potentially boggy sections, including the section along Abbey Brook and the steep pull onto Kinder.
The Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe
Tourist office 5.04 mi
+246 ft
-259 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe.
Around Newmillerdam
Tourist office 2.92 mi
+144 ft
-135 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Bushcliff Wood.
The Wakefield Way
Tourist office 75.94 mi
+3,671 ft
-3,675 ft
11 days
Easy
Departure from Wintersett (West Yorkshire)
The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the Wakefield Metropolitan District. It takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past.
Anglers Country Park to Notton
Tourist office 6.06 mi
+279 ft
-335 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Wintersett (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Anglers Country Park to Notton passing by wood, hill and dam.
Rivelin Valley from Malin Bridge
Visorando Member 9.72 mi
+906 ft
-883 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
This walk explores the Rivelin Valley which lies to the west of Sheffield. The route includes a short section within the Peak District National Park. This walk goes out from Malin Bridge along the top of the valley side and comes back along the river.
Horbury Bridge to Kirkhamgate
Tourist office 6.15 mi
+427 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Sitlington (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Horbury Bridge along River Calder to Kirkhamgate using mainly Wakefield Way and Kirkless Way.
Pugneys Country Park to Sandal Castle
Tourist office 3.27 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park and around Sandal Castle.
Pugneys Country Park & Sandal Castle
Tourist office 2.46 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park to the Sandal Castle and back passing on the other side of the lake.
The Balk
Tourist office 1.62 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Nice and easy walk passing by The Walton War Memorial and using mostly the Wakefield Way.
Walton Colliery Nature Park
Tourist office 2.31 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Walton along railways and through Walton Colliery Nature Park.
Shay Lane to Haw Park Bridge
Tourist office 2.92 mi
+108 ft
-89 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk from Walton to Haw Park using Trans-Pennine Trail.
Bamford & Stanage Edges from Rod Side
Visorando Member 9.90 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,014 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bradfield (South Yorkshire)
This Peak District walk explores two of the gritstone edges in the eastern sector of the National Park. The walk generally follows well defined paths and tracks and offers some fine views from elevated positions along the way. After heavy rain do expect some boggy ground under foot along some sections of the route.
St George’s Centre to the Lupset Pub
Tourist office 1.14 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from St George’s Centre passing by Mormon Church.
St George’s Centre to Airedale Heights
Tourist office 1.10 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk with superb panoramic views from the top of the hill.
From Crofton Community Centre to Anglers Country Park
Tourist office 2.60 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and good footpaths with some field side grass walking.
From Crofton Community Centre to Foulby
Tourist office 1.88 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
Much of the walk takes place over an area of restored opencast mineral workings.
From Crofton Community Centre to Windmill Hill & Foulby
Tourist office 2.60 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk with superb views of the East Pennines from the top of Windmill Hill.
From Heath to Goosehill, Kirkthorpe and back
Tourist office 3.61 mi
+148 ft
-138 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Warmfield cum Heath (West Yorkshire)
This walk start at the large common at Heath, then take you along footpath and bridleways to the smaller commons at Warmfields, Goosehill and Kirkthorp where you can discover the hidden gems such as pond at Goosehill or the village stocks, last used in the 1860's, at Kirkthorp.
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