Penistone Line: Barnsley Canal and Cloisters
11/10/2017
Penistone Line: Barnsley Canal and Cloisters
Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 3.5 hours
Level of walk: Easy
Weather Forecast
9°
light rain
humidity: 87%
wind: 4m/s WNW
H 8 • L 7
Weather from OpenWeatherMap
Why you should do this walk…
A 7.5 mile linear walk from Barnsley rail station to Wombwell rail station in South Yorkshire, discovering some of the beautiful green spaces and attractions between these two towns. Along the way you will discover a pretty section of the Barnsley Canal, the beautiful lakes and parkland of Dearne Valley Country Park, the substantial ruins of Monk Bretton Abbey, stretches of former train lines and the extensive cemetery in Wombwell. The return leg can be completed via a simple 6 minute train journey.
There are five walks in the Penistone Walk Collection.
Penistone Line: Barnsley Canal and Cloisters
Penistone Line: Berry Brow Fort and Farms
Penistone Line: Shepley Hills and Higglers
Penistone Line: Silkstone Waggonway and Woodlands
Penistone Line: Sheffield Five Weirs
Dog friendly?…
The walk includes just a few gentle gradients and follows surfaced paths for the majority of the route. There are a couple of stretches over grass that can be muddy. There are no stiles, gates or livestock on route, but you will need to negotiate two flights of steps, a few staggered barriers and some squeeze gaps. There are a few road crossings that need care and you will be sharing some of the old rail paths with cyclists.
Walk map
How can I follow this walk?…
This walk is available on the iFootpath App or to print the Penistone Line: Barnsley Canal and Cloisters please visit iFootpath
Full walk description
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