Wentworth Follies – Bradfield and Stocksbridge Walkers

Length – 7.5 miles

Walk Description

This walk has plenty of variety. From Elsecar, we pass through woodland before reaching the first of a number of follies. We then circumnavigate parts of the Wentworth Woodhouse estate, passing through a landscaped deer park before returning to Elsecar, via woods. Wentworth Park has both Red and Fallow Deer. The deer give birth in June/July. The rut starts in October and the stags can become protective of their herds at both these times.

Information

Grade – Well defined paths. Some rough ground, rocky footing and stiles. Steady climbs. Parts can be muddy and slippy in wet weather. Some road walking is included.
Start – Elsecar Heritage Centre car park. This walk may also be commenced from Wentworth (10)
Grid Reference – SK 386 999
Maps – OS Explorer 278
Parking – Elsecar Heritage Centre Car Park, Wentworth
Public transport – The 227 bus (Rotherham – Hoyland) passes through both Elsecar and Wentworth. The 44 route (Rotherham – Chapeltown) passes through Wentworth
Refreshments – pubs and cafes in both Elsecar and Wentworth
Public Toilets – Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wentworth Garden Centre

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

Wentworth Follies 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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