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Stocksbridge walks
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thurgoland Boundary from Oxspring
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Derwent Edge round from A57 parking spot
8.22 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,204 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Derwent (Derbyshire)
Nice walk from the parking spot on the A57 by Ladybower. The public transport option would be to take the bus to the Ladybower Inn and walk from there, this would add around a mile to the route.
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