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.

Saturday August 21st 2010
- Don’t Cry Wolf on this Walk, We’re Going to Paris!
A linear walk through Honley, Netherthong and onto Holmfirth for a browse. Climb up to Newgate and Totties with a gentle descent to New Mill. Onwards we go via Stagwood Hill, Hunger Hill, Ing Head and onto Stocksmoor Station. A moderate walk with fine views but no Eiffle Tower. Join me if you can.
Start          9.40am  Honley.
Finish        Stocksmoor.
Distance   10 miles.
Leader      Geoff Ryder
Depart      Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14, Retford 07.40, Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield 08.26 Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.0, Huddersfield 09.13

Saturday September 4th  2010 - Down A (Not So) Lazy River !
Join us for an easy walk down the middle of the Dearne Valley featuring parkland, river, canal and field paths.
Start              9.00am at Barnsley 
Finish            Wombwell.
Distance       11½ miles.      
Leader          David Cook
Trains           Huddersfield 08.10, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Lincoln 07.04              

Saturday  September 18th 2010 -  A WW2 Decoy Town !
A moderate walk from Brockholes, up to Thurstonland,        New Mill, Jackson Bridge , Hepworth, Tinker’s Monument, Upper Denby to Denby Dale.
Start             9.45am at Brockholes  
Finish           Denby Dale
Distance       10 miles.            
Leader          Pete Watson
Trains           Huddersfield 09.08, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Lincoln 07.04

Saturday October 2nd  2010   - All Lines Lead To Donny !
From the railway town of Doncaster alongside the mighty  River Don via Sprotborough and Conisbrough
on riverside paths and part of the Trans Pennine Trail to Mexborough.
Start             10.45am at Doncaster   
Finish           Mexborough.
Distance       9 miles.              
Leader         Stuart Parker
Trains           Huddersfield 08.10, Barnsley 08.58, Meadowhall 10.03, Leeds 10.05, York 10.06, Sheffield 09.57, Cleethorpes 09.28, Lincoln 09.15, Retford 10.23, Hull 09.25.  

Saturday  October 16th  2010 - Enemy At The Gate!
A moderate walk with stunning views from Shepley, via  Cheese Gate, Meal Hill, Hepworth, Crow Edge, Royd Moor down into Penistone. 
Start:            9.40am at Shepley
Finish           Penistone.
Distance       10 miles.  
Leader          Pete Watson
Trains           Huddersfield 09.08, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Lincoln 07.04

Saturday November 6th 2010
- Railways, Reservoirs And Royds!
Delightful views accompany us on this Penistone Circular Walk.
Start: .........9.45 a.m. Penistone Station
Finish:  ..... Penistone Station
Distance:   10 miles
Leader:  ... Joy Rawlings
Depart:  .... Huddersfield 09.08;  Lincoln 07.04;  Saxilby 07.14;  Worksop 07.52;  Sheffield 08.36  ..................Meadowhall 08.42;  Barnsley 09.01

Saturday November 20th 2010 - Going For A Burton !
Starting in the dale towards Skelmanthorpe and under the KLR line, climbing up to Roydhouse and onwards to Highburton descending to Dogley Lane , the Woodsomes, Dean Bottom, Thunderbridge and onto Stocksmoor station.
Start              9.40am at Denby Dale
Finish            Stocksmoor.
Distance       10 miles.            
Leader          Geoff Ryder
Trains            Huddersfield 09.08 Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Lincoln 07.04.    

Saturday  December 4th 2010 – An End And A Beginning !
A walk which crosses a site steeped in memories of industrial conflict from a quarter of a century ago. Now nothing remains to show what it was all about except memories and the promise of new communities which will grow to cover the scars.
The ancient churches of St.Mary’s and St.Helen’s stand as silent witnesses to it all.
Start             9.55am at Woodhouse   
Finish           Woodhouse.
Distance       8 miles.                
Leader         John Harker
Trains           Huddersfield 08.07, Penistone 08.42, Barnsley 08.58 Meadowhall 09.33, Sheffield 09.44 , Doncaster 09.01, Lincoln 08.27.

Saturday  December 18th 2010 – The Santa Hat Walk, A Langsett Loop !
A walk that takes us up from the Don Valley , over the ridge and down to the Little Don River at Langsett
for a dip into the Peak District National Park . Enjoy the views from Hatcliff Hill and the attractive hidden hamlet of Upper Midhope – and don’t forget the Christmas headgear, mulled wine and mince pies all optional but highly recommended!
Start              9.45am at Penistone
Finish           Penistone.
Distance       9 miles.              
Leader          Liz Colquhoun
Trains           Huddersfield 09.08, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Lincoln 07.04.

 

For a free PLP Walks programme call Stuart on

Tel: 01522 - 534655   OR   text:  07951- 755794

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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