Thurcroft walks

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.

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.

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.

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.

A hilly walk to a pretty village and historic private house, with two picturesque fords to add interest.

A lake- and streamside stroll in a wooded valley with distant views of Chesterfield’s twisted spire.

Hills, woods, streams and villages: a varied hike around the Barlow valley.

Nice walk from South Elmsall to Hemsworth Bypass passing by fields, hills and parks.

Easy walk from Henswmorth Bypass to Anglers Country Park using mostly Wakefield Way.

A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.

A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.

Hardwick Hall offers many different walking paths. This particular walk is a good introduction to both the hall and the Rowthorne and Teversal Trails. Lovely walk through different landscapes, relatively flat and easy going except for the hill in Hardwick There are several variations incorporating other routes including Pleasley Country Park.

A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.

A gradual climb to the one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire, returning via Hardwick Hall.

A level lakeside and woodland stroll with an optional climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.

A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.

A level lakeside and woodland stroll with a climb through open parkland to Hardwick Hall.

A parkland walk to a historic church, with an optional shortcut via Hardwick Hall.

Two pretty hamlets with superb views over the Doe Lea valley to Hardwick Hall.

Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station using mostly Wakefield Way.

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.

Lovely walk from Notton to West Bretton Country Park passing on some Wakefield Way section.

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.

Nice walk from Anglers Country Park to Notton passing by wood, hill and dam.

Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Bushcliff Wood.

Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe.