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Wortley Circular

The Friendship Hotel, Stocksbridge

Length – 5.8 miles


Walk Description

A walk through the rolling countryside around the village of Wortley. Starting close to the former railway station, the route climbs up to Wortley village. From the village the route goes through farm land and woods. The route swings back round and drops back down to the Trans Pennine trail (TPT) which links back to the starting point.

Information

  • Grade – Country lanes and fields with mostly well marked paths. Gentle climbs. Can be muddy
  • Start – Finkle Street Lane, opposite Plank Gate, near Wortley
  • Grid Reference – SK  299 994 
  • Parking – Cote Green, Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) car park
  • Public transport -numbers 23 and 29 bus routes pass through Wortley. Hence, you could join our route at (3)
  • Refreshments – Countess Tea Rooms, Wortley Arms, Wortley Club, Wortley Hall (Wortley)
  • Public Toilets – none on this route

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Map of the walk

Wortley Circular Map

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