The walks are intended to encourage people to use the train to see some of Yorkshire's finest scenery. Join us for an enjoyable day out and learn about the history of the Penistone Line and its surroundings. Bring along a flask and sandwiches for the all day walks. Good footwear and waterproofs are recommended. All walks are at an easy pace, accompanied children are welcome. Please have your dog on a lead.

Please note:
A) On our usual linear walks, which start at one Penistone Line station and finish at another, it is cheaper to buy a return ticket to the more distant station, rather than purchase two single tickets.

B) All our walks are carefully planned, but we must point out that you are responsible for your own safety.

The walks program will be added to this page as details become available.

To download a pdf copy of the current walks programme click here

Saturday  March  6th  2010   -  The Shelley Welly Walk !
Join us for this aptly titled circular walk around Shelley via Kirkburton and Roydhouse. Dramatic views along the way. It may live up to it’s name so good footwear is essential.
Start............9.35 am  at Shepley    
Finish..........Shepley
Distance......9 miles               
Leader .......David Cook
Depart.........Lincoln   07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Huddersfield 09.13,

Saturday  March  20th  2010 -  Holme From Home !
A pleasant walk through Mag Wood, Mag Dale and onto Spring Wood, Honley Old Wood along the Meltham Way and footpaths to Netherthong, Mytholm Bridge and Fulstone before a final trek on the Kirklees Way taking us to the station at Shepley.
Start: 9.45am at Berry Brow
Distance: 10 miles.                       
Leader: Geoff Ryder
Depart: Lincoln   07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01,  Huddersfield 09.13,

Saturday  April 3rd  2010  - A Long Lost Line !
A moderate walk to Chapeltown via Thurgoland, Wortley, Bromley and Westwood.
Start .........9.15am  Silkstone Common   
Finish........Chapeltown.
Distance....11 miles.                       
Leader......Pete Watson
Depart.......Lincoln 07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Huddersfield 08.10,

Saturday  April 17th  2010 -  Revolution In The Drone Valley !
After a delightful walk last year we return to North East Derbyshire, a destination made possible by using Northern’s excellent Leeds to Nottingham hourly-service linking Yorkshire with the East Midlands. Leaving Dronfield via park and woodlands, we stroll along rolling hills around the Drone Valley . A visit to the historic Revolution House at Old Whittington is a must, then follow along the ‘Cuckoo Way’ beside a fully restored section of the Chesterfield Canal, pausing at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, before heading to the  start of the canal near to the railway station in Chesterfield.
Start .........10.15am  Dronfield station.   
Finish........Chesterfield .
Distance....9 miles.      
Leader......David Blackburn
Depart.......Huddersfield 08.10 (change Barnsley), Leeds 09.05, Wakefield Kirkgate 09.23,
.................Barnsley 09.40, Meadowhall 09.52, Sheffield 10.05, Lincoln 08.27 (change Sheffield)

 

Friends of Dales Rail

Do you fancy going a bit further for a rail linked guided walk? Take a look at the Friends of Dale Rail website. They operate regular guided walks on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle, Leeds-Morecambe routes and Sunday walks on the Caldervale Line.

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