Penistone – Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome

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.

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Penistone walk instructions pdf.

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Map of the walk

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