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Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 3.5 hours
Level of walk: Easy
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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
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.
This walk is available on the iFootpath App or to print the Penistone Line: Barnsley Canal and Cloisters please visit iFootpath
Swinton Estate Trails: Bivouac, Druid’s Temple and Sole Beck Distance: 8km (5 mile) Duration: 3 hours Level of walk: Medium Weather Forecast Why you should do this walk… An 8km (5 mile) circular walk from the Swinton Bivouac site within Swinton Estate, North Yorkshire. This rewarding circular countryside trail takes you on a journey of…
A 6km (4 mile) circular walk between Swinton Park and the North Yorkshire market town of Masham. This is a lovely varied walk, enjoying beautiful riverside paths alongside the River Burn and River Ure and visiting the bustling town of Masham.
A 3.5 mile (6km) circular walk (can be shortened to 2.2 miles) around the countryside near Terrington in North Yorkshire. The route follows a beautiful high ridge through woodland and then with superb panoramic views.
A 2.5 mile (4km) there and back walk from the village of Terrington in North Yorkshire. This simple route allows you to experience the tranquillity and far-reaching views of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, without venturing too far from civilisation. This walk is part of the Howardian Hills Easy Countryside Trails collection, published through a collaboration between iFootpath and the Howardian Hills AONB Partnership, with the aim of providing countryside access for all in the Howardian Hills.
A 3.5 mile (6km) there and back walk from the idyllic village of Hovingham in North Yorkshire. You will have chance to discover the village itself, with its beautiful stone buildings and a babbling stream, before setting out on a peaceful journey along the Ebor Way through open arable fields with far reaching views to the woodland ridges. This walk is part of the Howardian Hills Easy Countryside Trails collection, published through a collaboration between iFootpath and the Howardian Hills AONB Partnership, with the aim of providing countryside access for all in the Howardian Hills
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Walking on mostly flat terrain, little walking up hill and few styles or dry stone walls to negotiate. Distance from 1 to 5 miles.
Some walking up steep hills over rugged terrain, negotiating dry stone walls. Distance from 3 to 6 miles.
A lot of walking up steep hills over rugged terrain, and some scrambling up rocks. Distance from 6 miles upwards.
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