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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.
Langsett and Midhope reservoirs
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.
Underbank Reservoir to Ladybower Inn
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.
Flouch & Winscar
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.
Cats Clough Head & Outer Edge
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.
Silkstone including Cannon Hall Country Park
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.
Around Cawthorne
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
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.
Broomhead Moor & Ewden Beck
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.
Wortley including Wharncliffe Crags
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.
Winscar Reservoir curcuit from Dunford Bridge
9.13 mi
+889 ft
-873 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Dunford (South Yorkshire)
A Peak District walk that explores the open country and reservoirs to the nothwest of Dunford Bridge. This sector of the National Park sees fewer walkers and you are free to enjoy the superb scenery in relative peace and quiet.
Broomhead & Howden Moors
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.
Back Tor, Bradfield Moors and Reservoirs
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.
Bretton Country Park to Horbury Bridge
Tourist office8.54 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.
High Bradfield to Edale
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.
Circular walk between Burncross and Dragon’s Den
7.30 mi
+751 ft
-755 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ecclesfield (South Yorkshire)
A walk north-west of Sheffield on the edge of the Peak District National Park, through Greno Wood Nature Reserve and the Wharncliffe moorland to the Dragon’s Den site. This rocky spot on the Wharncliffe cliffs is said to be the lair of the famous Wantley Dragon.
Worrall, Sheffield to Combes Farm round
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.
Notton to West Bretton Country Park
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
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.
Horbury Bridge to Kirkhamgate
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.
The Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe
5.04 mi
+246 ft
-259 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe.
Around Newmillerdam
2.92 mi
+144 ft
-135 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Bushcliff Wood.
Bamford & Stanage Edges from Rod Side
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.
Alport Castles from Fairholme
8.81 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,076 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
This Peak District Walk starts from Fairholme and includes Ladybower and Derwent resevoirs, a moorland section and the dramatic Alport Castles where a large landslip was the cause of the current scenic interest.
Crook Hill & Ladybower Reservoir
6.51 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
A hill walk followed by a stroll along the reservoir makes this a worthwhile outing.
Pugneys Country Park to Sandal Castle
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
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.
Rivelin Valley from Malin Bridge
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.
Ossett Town Center to Pildacre Hill
1.82 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on pavements and good footpaths.
Ossett Town Centre to Spring Mill
1.70 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy walk mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
Healey Old Mills
2.78 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.
St George’s Centre to the Lupset Pub
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
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.
The Balk
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
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
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.
Blackden Brook, Kinder, Crookstone Out Moor & Upper Ashop
6.50 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
This Peak District walk comes with a warning as it's not suitable for those who don't like scrambling along the side of vertical banks or who are not happy crossing streams. It is undoubtedly easier to do the walk by going up Blackden Brook - rather than coming down it - and it is easier in good, dry weather. The reward is some great views!
Blackden Moor
3.60 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,135 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hope Woodlands (Derbyshire)
Lovely circular walk in the Peak District. This walk requires some scrambling.
From Kirkgate Train Station
1.50 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular and easy walk mainly along River Calder.
From Heath to Goosehill, Kirkthorpe and back
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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