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Countryside Out & back

Penistone to Dunford Bridge Return

South Yorkshire

Distance
11.4 mi
Est. time
4h 45m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

A long, straightforward walk along the old Great Central Railway from Penistone to Dunford Bridge. The Trans Pennine Trail rises gradually through the upper Don valley, with open views, wooded cuttings and reminders of the railway and mining industries.

Start on the gravel access path beside the small public trail car park behind Tesco, reached from Market Lane. Join the trail beside the skate park and turn west towards Dunford Bridge. Pass the showground, the crossing at Thurlstone and Millhouse Green, then continue over Bullhouse Bridge and past the former Hazlehead station. Wogden Foot nature reserve lies beside the final approach. The picnic area at Dunford Bridge makes a sensible turning point before retracing your route.

Allow around four hours and forty-five minutes of walking, plus stops. Most of the route follows a broad surfaced trail, though gravel can be loose or wet. Take particular care at the road crossing in Millhouse Green. Cyclists and horse riders share the route. Use the public trail car park rather than Tesco's customer parking, which has separate restrictions.

Walk details

Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
11.4 mi (18.3 km)
Est. time
4h 45m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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