A circular route taking in a disused quarry, 360° vista from the viewpoint at Royd Moor, and return via the hamlet of Ecklands.

Distance: 8 miles   Leaders: Janis & Gary Helliwell

Depart: Huddersfield 0912, Lockwood 0915, Berry Brow 0918, Honley 0921, Brockholes 0924, Stocksmoor 0928, Shepley 0930, Denby Dale 0935 to PENISTONE 0942.

Depart: Lincoln 0643, Saxilby 0652, Gainsborough Lea Rd 0703, Retford 0717, Worksop 0730 to Sheffield 0804 then change.

Depart: Sheffield 0835, Meadowhall 0840, Chapeltown 0847, Elsecar 0853, Wombwell 0856, Barnsley 0903, Woodworth 0909, Silkstone Common 0912 to PENISTONE 0919.

Industrial action – Check Before Travelling

Some Northern services are expected to be very busy on routes shared with other train operators. The below routes may be busier than usual – leave plenty of time to travel.

3 Feb – Crowding expected on some Northern routes (due to industrial action elsewhere).

Between Leeds-Sheffield-Nottingham

Hope Valley (Sheffield – Manchester)

Find out more about how strikes will impact across the whole rail network at National Rail

RAIL REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE – Huddersfield/Lockwood

The TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is continuing throughout 2024 and there will be planned disruption to services. There are periods when Huddersfield station will be completely closed to all services. During these periods, a rail replacement bus service will depart from Huddersfield to connect with the Penistone Line trains at Lockwood station.