The European Agricultural
Fund for Regional Development:
Europe Investing in Rural Areas
A walking festival in Denby Dale,
Kirkburton, Penistone & North
Sheffield in association with
East Peak
Innovation Partnership
Tel: 01226 763201
For general information
contact:
Informtiion on train times
www.wymetro.com/TrainTravel/traintimetables/penistoneline/
Booking is not required unless otherwise stated.
The events are free of charge unless otherwise stated. Children and
well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome unless otherwise stated.
Whilst event organisers have taken steps to ensure that walks run smoothly
and safely, you can help by wearing sensible clothing and footwear at all times.
It’s a good idea to carry water and snacks and any medication that you may
need. Be aware that mobile phone signals are not available in some areas where
walks are taking place.
You should contact the walk or event leader as provided against each walk if
you wish to confirm or discuss specific details.
Please check the website www.epip.org.uk to find additional walks and events
that may have been added to this programme.
The walks are led by volunteers, many of whom represent local walking groups,
and our thanks go to these willing people for kindly agreeing to do this.
Welcome to the programme of walks organised by
East Peak Outdoors for 2016.
The Walks
Saturday 18th June
1.45pm – Pen Den Trail
Distance: 5 miles
Contact: Paul Clarke on 07827 665495
or 01484 861499 (No booking required)
A varied and scenic walk from Penistone
Railway Station to Denby Dale Railway
Station via the Trans Pennine Trail with only
a small amount of road walking. Return to
Penistone from Denby Dale by train. Very
well behaved dogs allowed at owners’
risk provided they are on short leads and
closely controlled. This is a published
walk, devised by the leader. Leaflets widely
available or downloadable from Denby
Dale Walkers are Welcome website. Meet
at 1.45pm at Penistone Railway Station
car park. Bring your own drinks and
snacks. Café and toilets in Denby Dale
and Penistone.
Sunday 19th June
10.30am – The Dearne Way:
Scissett to Bretton
Distance: 4 miles
Contact: Mike Mortimer on 01484 861216
A varied and interesting walk of about
4 miles (6.4 km) along the infant River
Dearne, culminating in the beautiful
grounds of Bretton Hall with its nationally
famous sculpture park. A leisurely walk
almost entirely on the flat (one short uphill
section of about 200m) and predominantly
on pleasant footpaths. The A636 and
one minor road have to be crossed. Meet
at the entrance to the car park situated
behind Scissett Baths and Fitness Centre.
The walk is expected to take about two to
two and a half hours. On street parking is
available behind Scissett Baths. A paycarpark (Bretton Country Park Car Park)
is the finishing point. This is adjacent to
the A637 just N of Haigh and M1 junction
38. Booking is not required, although the
walk leader would appreciate it if attendees
could give advance notice if this is at all
possible. No cost is involved other than
transport.
18th–26th June 2016
East Peak Outdoors
10.30am – Stocksbridge
Walkers Are Welcome
Circular Walk
Distance: 7 miles/3.5 hours
Contact: Dave Pickersgill on
07795 644899 (No booking required)
Mostly on well-defined paths with the
occasional stile and some rough ground
which is steep in sections. Some paths
are muddy. There is one steep ascent.
An undulating walk which will visit the Trig
Point with extensive views to the Peak
District. Then a descent to circumnavigate
two reservoirs in the Ewden Valley.
Retuirn via the Wantley Dragon and
the (supposed) grave of a Saxon King,
Walders Low.
Meet at 10.30am by the Stocks at
Bolsterstone Church. (SL bus from
Middlewood Tram Stop to Stone Moor
Road, then 0.5mile walk). No public toilets
en-route.
Monday 20th June
7.30pm – Hysterical History
and Proper Gossip
Tuesday 21st June
6.30pm – Lower
Cumberworth Circular
Distance: 3 miles
Contact: Geoff Smith on 01484 868167
or 07527 210162, email: geoffsmith2@
sky.com (No booking required)
A leisurely walk with no significant
hill climbs or descents. There are no
untoward hazards. There is one step-over
stile; the others are walk through. There is
a fairly busy road to cross twice. Meet at
The Foresters Arms, Lower Cumberworth
at 6.15pm for a prompt start at 6.30pm.
A maximum 2 hour walk, returning at
8.30pm for an optional bar meal in the
pub. If there is a large group the hosts
would prefer a pre-order, menu is online
at www.theforestersarmslc.co.uk. Pub
facilities available at the start.
Wednesday 22nd June
6.45pm – High Flatts
History Trail
Thursday 23rd June
Saturday 25th June
6.45pm – Heritage Trail of
Upper Denby
2pm – Star Public House,
Upper Cumberworth
Distance: 3 miles
Distance: 3.2 miles/1.5 hours
Contact: Dean at The George Inn on
01484 861347 (Please book in advance
if Pie & Peas required)
Contact: Terry Rimmer on 07791 941069
(No booking required)
A gentle tour of the village Conservation
Area with local Historian John Hislop. A
generally easy walk, mainly paved paths
around the village. Meet at 6.45pm at The
George, HD8 8UE. Parking available at
the pub. Homemade Pie & Peas available
to order (£4.25 – please book). No public
toilets en-route.
Distance: 3 miles
Distance: 3 miles
Contact: Richard Wood
email: [email protected],
Jane Faulkner
email: [email protected]
(No booking required)
A 3 mile, leisurely, historical walk around
Farnley Tyas covering farming history,
listed buildings and gossip! Meeting at
the Golden Cock, Farnley Tyas. Toilets,
parking and refreshments available at the
Golden Cock.
Contact: David Cook on 01484 606865
or 07510 606668 (Booking not essential
but would be appreciated for light
refreshments)
A leisurely 3 mile walk in the beautiful
countryside above Denby Dale with a
strong local history element including a
visit to the Quaker Meeting House (toilets
available). Meet at the junction of Windmill
Lane & Penistone Road at 6.45pm. End
with optional free light refreshments.
Orchard Camping is a small family-run campsite
ideally situated on the edge of the Pennines. Based in
Penistone, we are surrounded by beautiful scenery,
fantastic bike routes and a range of walks. We offer
camping pitches for 6 tents on a regular basis but
can extend to accommodate more for large parties or
special occasions.
Further walks and activities during the East Peak Outdoors Walking
Festival can be found at: www.orchard-camping.co.uk
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Walk from Upper Cumberworth to Quaker
Bottom and back via Square Wood
Reservoir. Leisurely walk with a moderate
climb to Lowhouse Farm. All walk on
footpaths with some stiles. Meet at Star
public house at 2pm. No public toilets enroute but refreshments and toilets at Star
public house before and after walk.
Sunday 26th June
Friday 24th June
5.30pm – Molly Mangle’s
Meander
Distance: 6 miles/3.5 hours
Contact: Barbara Lodge on 07757
552213 (No booking required)
Molly’s nature walk which she did daily to
collect washing from the villagers. Gentle
walk with two steepish climbs. Meet at
Stocksmoor Railway Station, 5.30pm.
Drink at The Clothiers Arms afterwards.
12noon – The George, Upper
Denby – Pie & Pea Walk
Distance: 4 miles
Contact: Dean at The George Inn on
01484 861347 (Please book in advance
if Pie & Peas required)
A ramble of around 4 miles through fields
and woodland around Upper Denby. A
generally easy walk, though likely some
undulations and stone step-over stiles.
Dogs under control welcome but please
note likely to be livestock in some of the
fields. Meet at The George Inn, Upper
Denby, HD8 8UE at 12 noon. Parking and
toilets at the pub. Homemade Pie, Peas
& Potatoes at The George after the walk
(£5.75). Please book with The George in
advance.