Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the first section of the Line between Penistone and Huddersfield which opened on 1st July 1850, we will view the displays on Denby Dale station before taking our route along public footpaths across fields and country lanes to our [...]
An interesting route crossing through the Moss Valley area south of Sheffield, linking for a tram ride back to the city. Start: 9.15am DRONFIELD station. Finish: WHITE LANE tramstop. Distance: 8 - 9 miles. Leader: Alan Hawley Depart: Huddersfield 0712, Shepley 0730, [...]
Visit Shepley Library to learn how the railway shaped the village when the station opened in 1850 on the Penistone Line, boosting the village economy and accessibility. The area witnessed the development of a brewery and textile mills, including the Shepley Spring Mill. Public [...]
** From HUDDERSFIELD, due to continuing work on the Trans Pennine Upgrade, a connecting bus will run to LOCKWOOD for the onward train calling all stations to Sheffield ** Saturday, AUGUST 2nd, 2025 – Visit The Coates !! A pleasant route from Penistone station via Castle [...]
** From HUDDERSFIELD, due to continuing work on the Trans Pennine Upgrade, a connecting bus will run to LOCKWOOD for the onward train calling all stations to Sheffield ** Saturday, AUGUST 16th 2025 Join us for a stroll along a varied route via Wombwell [...]
** From HUDDERSFIELD, due to continuing work on the Trans Pennine Upgrade, a connecting bus will run to PENISTONE for the onward train calling all stations to Sheffield ** Saturday, AUGUST 30th 2025 A pleasant route featuring the river. Start: 9.15am at [...]
The story of Sheffield is the story of two families whose influence down the generations has shaped the city’s character. This walk visits sites connected to them. Several opt out points along the way. (meet at the station rear entrance above Platform [...]
Our route today takes us out towards Beaumont Park and Meltham. Huddersfield <> Sheffield Due to the closure of Huddersfield station, from Monday 8 September until Friday 26 September, services from Sheffield will start/terminate at Berry Brow. Rail replacement services will run [...]
Venture over to North Notts for a delightful walk. River Idle, Ordsall, Whisker Hill golf course, Babworth church, Green Mile Lane and Chesterfield Canal back into town and station. Start: 9.30am at RETFORD station. Finish: RETFORD. Distance: 8½ miles. Leader: Stuart Parker (07908-450444) Depart: [...]
Hopefully a colourful walk via Anston Stones Wood, Moses Seat, Old Spring and Hawkes Woodlands with a superb section of the Cuckoo Way. Start: 10 am at KIVETON PARK. Finish: KIVETON PARK.. Distance: 8 - 9 miles. Leader: David Cook (07717-497684) Depart: [...]
A more rugged walk today, in places, as we ascend to Blacka Moor onto Sheffield’s largest nature reserve and SSSI, a home to red deer. Mixed woodland gives way to heath and open moorland. Return via Gillfield and Poynton Wood. Start: 9.20am at [...]
Starting from Shepley station along the bridle path, then beside the old Kirklees light railway line to Shelley College, onto Blacker Farm and back through Skelmanthorpe to Denby Dale. Start: 9.40am at SHEPLEY station Finish: DENBY DALE. Distance: approx. 8 miles. Leader: Judith [...]