Enjoy a linear walk from Denby Dale to Penistone!

“Get outdoors in Spring!”

You are invited to ‘take the train for a walk! Join us for an enjoyable day out – all are welcome!

Start: 9.40am at DENBY DALE station. Finish: PENISTONE.

Distance 8 miles. Leader: Judith Parkes.

Getting there – route options

Depart: Huddersfield 0848 BUS, Lockwood 0915

Honley 0921, Shepley 0930 to DENBY DALE 0935.

Depart: Lincoln 0643, Gainsborough LR 0703, Retford 0717, Worksop 0730 to Sheffield 0804 then:

Depart: Sheffield 0835, Meadowhall 0840, Chapeltown 0847, Elsecar 0853, Wombwell 0856, Barnsley 0903, Dodworth 0909,

Silkstone Common 0912, Penistone 0919 to DENBY DALE 0926

Spring is a lovely time for a walk using the train and the public rights of way network.

Organised by Penistone Line Partnership walks leader volunteers, these walks are to encourage the use of train services to visit some of South and West Yorkshire’s finest countryside.

Walks may also take place in North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire.

Walks are free but train fares apply. Bring along a flask and sandwiches. Wearing suitable clothing and footwear is recommended. Walks are at an easy pace and are carefully planned but you are responsible for your safety.

Please note:

RAIL REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE will run from Huddersfield to & from 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 train at Lockwood station.

The first period will be:

Saturday 17 February – Saturday 9 March inclusive