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Bamford & Stanage Edges from Rod Side
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15.93km 
+280m 
-288m 
5h15
Average 
Starting point in 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.
Wentworth Woodhouse and its follies
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11.76km
+167m
-165m
3h45
Average
Starting point in 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.
Winscar Reservoir curcuit from Dunford Bridge
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14.26km
+250m
-244m
4h40
Average
Starting point in 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.
Silkstone Circular walk including Cannon Hall Country Park
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16.77km
+198m
-192m
5h15
Average
Starting point in 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.
Broomhead Moor & Ewden Beck
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9.62km
+257m
-259m
3h20
Average
Starting point in 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.
Back Tor, Bradfield Moors and Reservoirs
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17.75km
+413m
-421m
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in 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.
Wortley round walk including Wharncliffe Crags
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13.1km
+217m
-217m
4h15
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Starting point in 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.
Flouch & Winscar
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14.44km
+213m
-208m
4h40
Average
Starting point in 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
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14.49km
+330m
-328m
4h55
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Starting point in 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.
A circular walk around Cawthorne
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5.53km
+133m
-134m
1h55
Average
Starting point in 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.
Thurgoland Boundary Walk from Oxspring
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13.73km
+237m
-241m
4h30
Average
Starting point in 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.
Stanage & Ughill Moor
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20.8km
+414m
-417m
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in South Yorkshire This lengthy Peak District walk demonstrates the variation in countryside that makes Sheffield such a pleasant place from which to walk. It includes reservoirs, great views, a pretty valley and wild moorland.
14.32km
+216m
-221m
4h35
Average
Starting point in Thurgoland - South Yorkshire This is another walk in Barnsley that owes much to the Wentworth family for providing the backdrop that gives it a historical and architectural interest. The route offers contrasting scenery and is full of interest. Careful navigation is required in places.
Hordron Road and the Little Don without a car
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5.99km
+87m
-90m
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Langsett - South Yorkshire Hordron Road and the Little Don is a Peak District walk that can be reached by public transport. This half day route visits a beautiful moorland area which is little known by most visitors to the area.
Worrall, Sheffield to Combes Farm round
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4.32km
+116m
-108m
1h30
Average
Starting point in 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.
Rivelin Valley from Malin Bridge
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15.65km
+277m
-269m
5h10
Average
Starting point in 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.
Broomhead & Howden Moors
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19.91km
+412m
-413m
6h40
Difficult
Starting point in 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.
