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You are invited to ‘take the train for a walk !’
Organised by the Penistone Line Partnership (PLP), these walks are promoted by the RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION to encourage use of the train service to visit some of South & West Yorkshire’s finest countryside. Walks also take place in North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Join us for an enjoyable day out - all are welcome!
Walks are free but fares apply.
Bring along a flask and sandwiches.
Suitable footwear and clothing are recommended. Walks are at an easy pace.
Health Note: Walking is good for you!
Regular walking can help improve your health and has been described as ‘most nearest to perfect exercise’
- it’s sociable and great fun too !
Take care, walk safe, beware of traffic: walks are carefully planned but you are responsible for your own safety.
Free car parking at SAXILBY and MEADOWHALL.
Train services are operated by NORTHERN RAIL
www.northernrail.org
NORTHERN customer helpline
0845 00 00 125
NATIONAL RAIL Enquiries
08457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Plan any UK public transport journey with www.traveline.info
www.transportdirect.info
0871-200 22 33
TrainTracker™ text station name to 8 49 50 for live departure & arrival times to your mobile
West Yorkshire Metro
0113 - 245 7676
Travel South Yorkshire
01709 - 51 51 51
Further information from Stuart on 01522-534655 OR text: 07951-755794
Useful Websites for Walkers
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West Yorks
East Yorks
Lincs
Notts
Sheffield
Doncaster
Chesterfield
Peak & Northern FP
Youth Hostels Assoc
Walkers are Welcome
Older events
Summer 2010
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Autumn 2009
Spring to early summer 2009
April 2009
December 2008
July to November 2008
April to July 2008
Community Rail Weekend
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Get outdoors this Autumn !
Saturday SEPTEMBER 4th 2010
- Down A (Not So) Lazy River !
Join us for an easy walk down the middle of the Dearne Valley featuring parkland, river, canal and field paths.
Start: 9.00am at BARNSLEY.
Finish: Wombwell.
Distance: 11½ miles. Leader: David Cook
Depart: Huddersfield at 08.10 to arrive BARNSLEY 08.58
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40 Worksop 07.52 Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42 to arrive BARNSLEY 09.00
Saturday SEPTEMBER 18th 2010
- A WW2 Decoy Town !
A moderate walk from Brockholes, up to Thurstonland, New Mill, Jackson Bridge, Hepworth, Tinker’s Monument, Upper Denby to Denby Dale.
Start: 9.45am at BROCKHOLES.
Finish: Denby Dale
Distance: 10 miles.
Leader: Pete Watson
Depart: Huddersfield 09.08 to
BROCKHOLES 09.20
Depart : Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40,
Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield at 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42,
Barnsley 09.01 to arrive ROCKHOLES 09.36
Saturday OCTOBER 2nd 2010
- All Lines Lead To Donny !
From the railway town of Doncaster alongside the mighty River Don via Sprotborough and Conisbrough on riverside paths and part of the Trans Pennine Trail to Mexborough.
Start: 10.45am at DONCASTER.
Finish: Mexborough.
Distance: 9 miles.
Leader: Stuart Parker
Depart: Huddersfield 08.07, Barnsley 08.58, change at Meadowhall 09.47 / 10.03 to Doncaster,
Depart: Leeds 10.05 to Doncaster 10.36
Depart: Sheffield 09.57
Rotherham Central 10.10
Mexborough 10.21 to Doncaster 10.36
Depart: Cleethorpes 09.28 (TPX)
Grimsby 09.35,
Barnetby 09.55, Scunthorpe 10.10 to Doncaster 10.40
Depart: Lincoln 09.15 (EMT) Saxilby 09.24,
Gainsborough Lea Road 09.36 to DONCASTER 10.07
Depart: Retford 10.23 (East Coast) to Doncaster 10.38.
Depart: Hull 09.25 Goole 09.58 to Doncaster 10.27.
PENDLE WALKING FESTIVAL
4th - 12th September
over 80 walks in beautiful Lancashire!
tel: 01282 - 661963
www.walkinginpendle.co.uk
‘AUTUMN FOOTPRINTS’
AMBER VALLEY & EREWASH WALKING FESTIVAL
11th - 26th September
over 30 walks in the heart of Derbyshire!
tel: 08456 – 058 058
www.visitpeakdistrict.com/avwf
SOUTH PENNINES
‘WALK & RIDE’ FESTIVAL
11th - 26th September
over 100 events in West Yorks & Lancs!
tel: 01274 - 433536
www.southpenninesfestival.com
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE GUIDED WALKS
March to 27th December
lots of walks in Notts!
tel: 0115 - 920 5110
www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk
The RAMBLERS’
‘FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS’
26th December – 2nd January 2011
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Saturday OCTOBER 16th 2010
- Enemy At The Gate!
A moderate walk with stunning views from Shepley, via Cheese Gate, Meal Hill, Hepworth, Crow Edge, Royd Moor down into Penistone.
Start: 9.40am at SHEPLEY. Finish: Penistone.
Distance: 10 miles. Leader: Pete Watson
Depart: Huddersfield 09.08 to
SHEPLEY 09.26.
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40, Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to SHEPLEY 09.29
Saturday NOVEMBER 6th 2010
- Railways, Reservoirs & Royds !
Delightful views accompany us on this Penistone circular walk.
Start: 9.45 am at PENISTONE. Finish: Penistone.
Distance: 10 miles.
Leader: Joy Rawlings
Depart: Huddersfield 09.08 to PENISTONE 09.44 Depart : Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40,
Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42,
Barnsley 09.01 to arrive PENISTONE at 09.18
Saturday NOVEMBER 20th 2010
- Going For A Burton!
Starting in the dale towards Skelmanthorpe and under the KVR line, we climb to Roydhouse and onwards to Highburton descending to Dogley Lane, Woodsomes, Dean Bottom, Thunderbridge and onto Stocksmoor station.
Start: 9.40am at DENBY DALE.
Finish: Stocksmoor.
Distance: 10 miles.
Leader: Geoff Ryder
Depart: Huddersfield 09.08 to DENBY DALE 09.36.
Depart : Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40,
Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42,
Barnsley 09.01 to arrive DENBY DALE at 09.24
Saturday DECEMBER 4th 2010
– An End And A Beginning !
A walk which crosses a site steeped in memories of industrial conflict from a quarter of a century ago. Now nothing remains to show what it was all about except memories and the promise of new communities which will grow to cover the scars. The ancient churches of St.Mary’s and St.Helen’s stand as silent witnesses to it all.
Start: 9.55am at WOODHOUSE.
Finish: Woodhouse.
Distance: 8 miles.
Leader: John Harker
Depart: Huddersfield 08.07, Penistone 08.42,
Barnsley 08.58 change Meadowhall 09.33 or Sheffield 09.44 Doncaster 09.01 to arrive WOODHOUSE 09.54
Depart: Lincoln 08.27, Saxilby 08.36,
Gainsborough Lea Road 08.49, Retford 09.03,
Worksop 09.15 to arrive WOODHOUSE at 09.34
Saturday DECEMBER 18th 2010
– The Santa Hat Walk, A Langsett Loop !
A walk that takes us up from the Don Valley, over the ridge and down to the Little Don River at Langsett for a dip into the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the views from Hatcliff Hill and the attractive hidden hamlet of Upper Midhope – and don’t forget the Christmas headgear, mulled wine and mince pies all optional but highly recommended!
Start: 9.45am at PENISTONE. Finish: Penistone.
Distance: 9 miles.
Leader: Liz Colquhoun
Depart: Huddersfield 09.08 to PENISTONE 09.44 Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14, Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40, Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive PENISTONE at 09.18
Get outdoors this autumn !
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