A walk with a mining theme. Now nature is the beneficiary as the Dearne Valley has become a haven for birds and their watchers. (Bus opt outs possible at Darfield, Great Houghton, Grimethorpe, Cudworth and Lundwood.)

Start: 9.10am at WOMBWELL  station     Finish: BARNSLEY. 

Distance: 10 miles.        Leader:  John Harker  (07929-051978)

Depart: Huddersfield 0810, Lockwood 0813, Berry Brow 0816, Honley 0820, Brockholes 0823, Stocksmoor 0827, Shepley 0829, Denby Dale 0834, Penistone 0842, Silkstone Common 0847, Dodworth 0851, Barnsley 0858 to WOMBWELL 0905.

Depart:Lincoln 0643, Retford 0717, Worksop 0729, Sheffield 0803.

Depart: Sheffield 0835, Meadowhall 0841, Chapeltown 0847, Elsecar 0853 to arrive WOMBWELL 0856.