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Walks over 10 miles

Long walks over 10 miles in and around the Stocksbridge area : Stocksbridge, Bolsterstone, Deepcar and Fox Valley.

Pike LoweThe moorland peak of Pike Lowe from Langsett via Midhope reservoir.10.0 miles
Stocksbridge Heritage WalkThis very varied walk includes both wooded, moorland and urban sections. These include bridleways and a section through the steelworks. There are excellent views across the Upper Don Valley.10.0 miles
PenistoneFrom Stocksbridge to the market town of Penistone via Langsett.10.5 miles
Howden EdgeFrom Langsett, a route leading to exposed moorland on Howden Edge, returning along Cut Gate path.11.0 miles
Penistone Three PeaksThis walk takes in the peaks of three of the hills around Penistone, Hartcliffe Hill, Royd Moor and Hoylandswaine Trig Point.12.5 miles
Stocksbridge Circuit This walk is not available due to access arrangements into Wharncliffe Woods.13.0 miles
Le tour à piedThis linear walk is approximately parallel to the route taken by the Tour de France 2014 (‘Le Tour’). We pick up the route at Langsett, pass through Midhopestones, ascend to both Barnside and Broomhead Moors and skirt the Canyards before leaving the route at High Bradfield.14.5 miles