Penistone – Bradfield and Stocksbridge Walkers

Length – 10.5 miles

Walk Description

A long walk from Stocksbridge to the market town of Penistone. The first section of the route follows the railway line used in the construction on Langsett reservoir. The route then climbs across by Hartcliff Hill before dropping down to the Trans-PennineTrail at Ecklands. The route follows the trail through Thurlstone to Penistone and on past Oxspring before heading back to Stocksbridge over Snowden Hill

Information

Grade – Mostly well defined paths, Trans-Pennine trail, stiles and steady ascents
Start – Unsliven Road, Stocksbridge
Grid Reference – SK25405 99128
Parking – On street parking, Unsliven Road.
Public transport – Unsliven Road stop, 57
Refreshments – Cafes, pubs and shops in Penistone
Public Toilets – Penistone, near the church.

Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome walks can be found as recommended routes on the OS Maps App for mobile phones , tablets and pc.

Penistone walk instructions pdf.

Map of the walk

Mobile Phone Coverage – Mobile phone signal coverage is mostly good in this area. Intermittent signals can be received on higher ground.

Ordnance Survey map OL1 Dark Peak is recommended for all the routes on this web site.

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