Whitewell moor – Bradfield and Stocksbridge Walkers

Length – 3.0 miles

Walk Description

The route climbs steadily from Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre, past farms and on to moorland before reaching the trig point on Whitwell Moor. The route continues into quiet woodland which contains ancient earthworks and the remains of mill stone production. The walk returns to the leisure centre by a trackway with an old guidestoop.

Information

Grade – Well defined paths. Can get muddy in places in wet weather. Some stiles and rough ground.
Start – Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre, Moorland Drive, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1EG
Grid Reference – SK262982
Parking – Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre.
Public transport – 57 and 201 Bus routes, Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre.
Refreshments – Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre.

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

Whitwell Moor walk instructions

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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