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Enjoy viaducts, iconic landmarks, and rolling Yorkshire countryside. Browse our website to find out about our guided walks from stations, outdoor activities near the line, heritage, shopping, busy villages, and the beautiful areas of interest a short walk from the Penistone Line.

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Penistone Line Partnership is a not-for-profit community rail organisation and a member of the Community Rail Network.

We promote and encourage greater use of the train through engagement with local communities between and within Sheffield, Barnsley, and Huddersfield.

The Penistone Line incorporates 17 stations along the 27- mile scenic route.

We deliver a range of projects and activities on the train, at stations and in the areas near the Penistone Line to provide social, environmental, and economic benefits to the region’s residents and visitors. We also educate young people on rail safety, trespass, sustainability, and promote career opportunities in the rail industry.

Penistone Line Partnership’s aims are to deliver the 4 pillars of the Community Rail Strategy

  • Providing a voice for the community
  • Promoting sustainable, healthy, and accessible travel
  • Bringing communities together and supporting diversity and inclusion
  • Supporting social and economic development

Strategic aims and objectives of the community rail partnership can be viewed within the Government’s

Connecting communities with the railways: The Community Rail Development Strategy »
Penistone Line Partnership Station Adoption

Creating partnerships with local schools, community groups, charities, and businesses to foster a sense of community spirit and promote access to and understanding of the railway across diverse groups.

Penistone Line Partnership Guided Walks

Stunning countryside with woodlands, heritage and historic architecture, landscapes with far-reaching views, await discovery on the doorstep of the Penistone Line. Please contact Stuart Parker by text on 07908 450444 for guided walks enquiries.

Penistone Line Partnership Communities

We deliver a range of projects and activities on the train, at stations and in the areas near the Penistone Line to provide social, environmental, and economic benefits to the region’s residents and visitors.

It’s much more than a train ride!

Scenic Rail Britain aims to help tourists, day-trippers, & families, travelling from near & far, to access the country’s hidden gems, while travelling sustainably & avoiding the stresses of driving. At Community Rail Network, we see the lovely sights that community railways have to offer every day. We want to share that with more people & promote these amazing railway lines, which form such an important part of our heritage.

Upcoming Events

Up The Swannee! Guided Walk

October 19 @ 10:10 - 14:00

Leaving inner Barnsley we head onto the TPT, through urban green spaces to Swaithe and Smithley, through fields to Wombwell Wood [...]

A Penistone Circular! Guided Walk

November 2 @ 09:45 - 14:00

A circular route taking in Scout Dike reservoir, Gunthwaite and Hoylandswaine. Start: 9.45am at PENISTONE station Finish: PENISTONE. Distance: 7- 8 [...]

Uphilly-er! Guided Walk

November 16 @ 10:00 - 14:00

From architectural masterpiece and past a seat of learning to Victorian memorial and ancient hill fort into the Holme Valley. Start: [...]

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