Summer Guided Railway Walks

RAILWAY RAMBLES with the PENISTONE LINE PARTNERSHIP

 

Support use of the local train services on the scenic ‘Penistone Line’ ( Sheffield Midland - Meadowhall - Barnsley - Penistone - Huddersfield).

 

Walks are also held using the Sheffield Midland - Worksop - Retford - Lincoln line and the iconic ‘Brigg Line’ (Sheffield Gainsborough Central - Kirton In Lindsey - Brigg - Cleethorpes).

 

Walks are held on the first, third and fifth Saturdays each month.

 

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.

 

Trains depart from SHEFFIELD and MEADOWHALL stations.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Train services are operated by NORTHERN - ARRIVA RAIL NORTH LTD.

 

http://www.northernrailway.co.uk

 

 

 

ARRIVA Customer Service tel: 0800 200 6060

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL RAIL Enquiries tel: 08457 48 49 50

 

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

West Yorkshire METROLINE 0113 - 245 7676

 

South Yorkshire TRAVELINE 01709 - 51 51 51

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday MAY 7th 2016 – Valleys, Hills & Moors !

 

 

Starting from Dronfield station, we walk into the unspoilt Cordwell Valley and up into the Peak District National Park Eastern Moors estate noted for its wildlife before descending into the Derwent Valley and a return train home from Grindleford station on the Hope Valley Line.

 

 

Start: 10.15am at DRONFIELD

Finish: GRINDLEFORD

Distance: 9 miles.

Leaders: David Blackburn & Tony Boreham

 

 

Depart: Leeds 09.05, Wakefield Kirkgate 09.23, Barnsley 09.40, Meadowhall 09.54, Sheffield 10.05 to DRONFIELD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday MAY 21st 2016 – KAWS For Thought !

 

A steady climb to Lower Cumberworth, then onto Skelmanthorpe, Bagden Hall and the Dearne Way to Bretton Hall – Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Through the park and back to Darton along Woolley Edge via the Barnsley Boundary Walk.

(Bus option No.96 to Barnsley & Wakefield from YSP).

 

Start: 9.45am at SHEPLEY

Finish: DARTON

Distance: 10 miles.

Leader: Judith Parkes

 

Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01,Penistone 09.18 to SHEPLEY.

 

 

 

 

Saturday JUNE 4th 2016 – Pie In Your Eye !

 

A superb walk in the south Pennines taking in Clayton West, High Hoyland and Bagden.

 

Start: 9.35am at DENBY DALE

Finish: DENBY DALE

Distance: 9 miles.

Leaders: Pete Watson & David Cook

 

 

Depart : Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Penistone 09.18 to DENBY DALE

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday JUNE 18th 2016 - Sadly, George Couldn’t Be On this Trip !

 

 

Starting out from Penistone station, we wend our way to Bridge End and Top o’th’ Town. Scout Dyke beckons with Ingbirchworth in sight. Fall Edge Farm and Fall Edge Lane take us to Upper Denby but sadly no pub stop! Denby Delf, High Flatts and Upper Cumberworth take us to our destination.

 

 

Start: 09.45am at PENISTONE

Finish: SHEPLEY

Distance: 9 miles.

Leader: Geoff Ryder

 

 

Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to PENISTONE.

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday JULY 2nd 2016 – This Mill Is Not For Turning !

 

Supporting the Saturdays-only limited train service on the delightful ‘Brigg Line’, we follow the River Ancholme to Hibaldstow then across fieldpaths to make a return visit to Mount Pleasant windmill at Kirton-in-Lindsey which sadly lost its sails in a gale late last year.

However a warm welcome always awaits at their delightful tearoom!

(Return train to Sheffield departs Kirton Lindsey at 16.02).

 

Start: 9.30am at BRIGG

Finish: KIRTON in LINDSEY

Distance: 8 miles.

Leader: Stuart Parker

 

 

Depart: Sheffield 08.03, Worksop 08.33, Retford 08.44, Gainsborough Central 09.00, Kirton in Lindsey 09.13 to BRIGG.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday JULY 16th 2016 – Oh Deer - Marsden !

 

A linear route via Oldfield, Honley Wood, Meltham Mills, Helme, Moor View and Deer Hill reservoir across to Marsden.

 

Start: 9.40am at BROCKHOLES

Finish: MARSDEN

Distance: 8 miles.

Leader: Tony Pogson

 

Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Penistone 09.18 to BROCKHOLES.

 

 

 

Saturday JULY 30th 2016 – The Three Shires Walk !

 

A pleasant walk taking in canal past & present, picturesque villages, a superb medieval chapel and close by the old Shire Oak.

(Bus option at Whitwell (5m) No.77 to Worksop & Chesterfield or train to Worksop & Nottm or at Harthill (9m) No.26 to Crystal Peaks

or No.74 to Sheffield).

 

Start: 10.15am at WORKSOP

Finish: KIVETON PARK

Distance: 12 miles.

Leader: John Harker

 

 

Depart: Meadowhall 09.33, Sheffield 09.44 to WORKSOP .

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday AUGUST 6th 2016 – It’s Not A Crime To Walk This Walk !

 

A linear walk into the heartland of the Holme Valley and beyond. Starting at Brockholes and finishing at Stocksmoor with possible refreshment in The Clothiers!.

 

Start: 9.45am at BROCKHOLES

Finish: STOCKSMOOR

Distance: 10 miles.

Leader: Geoff Ryder

 

Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Penistone 09.18 to BROCKHOLES.

 

 

 

Saturday AUGUST 20th 2016 – The Trail Of The Halls !

 

A pleasant walk on the Kirklees Way via Cannon Hall, potting shed to Silkstone.

 

Start: 9.40am at DENBY DALE

Finish: SILKSTONE COMMON

Distance: 9½ miles.

Leader: Robert Fisher

 

Depart: Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01, Penistone 09.18 to DENBY DALE.