Length – 3.5 miles
Description
A walk that encompasses a variety of landscapes, from the steel works, retail park, farmland, paths between hedgerows, to open views across the valley to the moors beyond. The walk goes past Fox Valley, through part of the steel works before climbing onto Hunshelf Bank above Stocksbridge before returning to the start point at Stocksbridge Town Hall.
Information
- Grade – A combination of roads, tracks and field and lots of stiles, Some paths are not clear or marked but are easy to find with instructions
- Start – Stocksbridge Town Hall, Manchester Road, Stocksbridge S36 2DT
- Grid Reference – SK 273 984
- Maps – OL1 Dark Peak, OS Explorer 278
- Parking – Lidl Car Park (opposite Town Hall), use the public section at the far end
- Alternatively, you may wish to park near Underbank reservoir and join the walk at (6)
- Public transport – 23, 24, 57 and 201 bus routes
- Refreshments – Various cafes and shops in Fox Valley and the town centre
- Public Toilets – none on this route
Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome walks can be found as recommended routes on the OS Maps App for mobile phones , tablets and pc.
Map of the walk
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