FoBLL 10 #1 Posted October 28, 2016 RAILWAY RAMBLES with the PENISTONE LINE PARTNERSHIP Support use of the local train services on the scenic ‘Penistone Line’ ( Sheffield >Meadowhall >Barnsley >Penistone >Huddersfield). Walks are also held using the Sheffield >Worksop >Retford >Gainsborough Lea Road >Lincoln line; The iconic ‘Brigg Line’ Saturdays-only service (Sheffield >Retford >Gainsborough Central >Kirton Lindsey >Brigg >Cleethorpes); The Dearne Valley line (Sheffiled >Meadowhall >Rotherham >Swinton >Wakefield >Leeds); All are welcome to join in these ‘railway rambles’ – the walks are free but train or bus fares apply. Wear suitable clothing & footwear – bring along a packed lunch & drink. For a free leaflet and further details, please contact Stuart on tel: 01522- 534655 or text 07908- 450444 . Website : http://www.southpenninesrail.co.uk/walks.html Trains depart from SHEFFIELD and MEADOWHALL stations. Train services are operated by NORTHERN - ARRIVA RAIL NORTH LTD. http://www.northernrailway.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday OCTOBER 29th 2016 – Old Moor’s Almanac ! A surprising route through the former mining landscape of Manvers and Wath now featuring Old Moor RSPB reserve in the Dearne Valley. (trains return hourly from Bolton-on-Dearne OR catch frequent bus service). Start: 9.50am at SWINTON Finish: BOLTON-UPON-DEARNE Distance: 8 miles. Leader: Stuart Parker Depart: Sheffield 09.24, Meadowhall 09.30, Rotherham Central 09.37 to SWINTON. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday NOVEMBER 5th 2016 – Autumn Colours ! An easy walk to the north of Worksop, visiting an old hall and mill, via Carlton, Wigthorpe, Thievesdale and the Cuckoo Way to finish at The Mallard on Worksop station. Good field paths, although a little tarmac to start. Start: 10.20am at SHIREOAKS Finish: WORKSOP Distance: 11 miles. Leader: David Cook Depart: Meadowhall 09.33, Sheffield 09.44, to SHIREOAKS. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday NOVEMBER 19th 2016 – Honley To Brockholes, As Simple As That ! A delightful walk in the Upper Holme Valley taking in part of lovely Holmfirth, the ‘Summer Wine’ town. Start: 9.40am at HONLEY Finish: BROCKHOLES Distance: 9 miles. Leader: Geoff Ryder Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Penistone 09.18, to HONLEY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday DECEMBER 3rd 2016 – By Dove & Mill ! A route via the Dove Valley Trail, Worsborough Mill, Blacker Hill and Wombwell Wood. Start: 10.15am at DODWORTH Finish: WOMBWELL Distance: 8 miles. Leader: Tony Pogson Depart: Sheffield 09.36, Meadowhall 09.42, Barnsley 10.01 to DODWORTH. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday DECEMBER 17th 2016 – The Santa Hat Walk ! Passing through familiar landscapes, we make our way to The George Inn at Upper Denby for a ‘pie & peas’ extravaganza at 1pm. (pre-booking for lunch is essential). Start: 9.15am at SILKSTONE COMMON Finish: Denby Dale Distance: 7 miles. Leader: Geoff Ryder Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to SILKSTONE COMMON. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...