Walks in Thurlstone

Walk: Denby Dale

Take a journey around Hagg Wood and Calverly Wood taking in the sights of Square Wood Reservoir near to Denby Dale. The Route What3words for Start Point: ///fabric.galaxies.backtrack Start Point: Wakefield Road Railway Station bus stops on Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8QH Finish Point: Wakefield Road Railway Station bus stops on Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8QH Distance: 4 Miles GPX Route Map walkshire-denbydaleDownload Walk Description From the bus stops on Wakefield Road, head towards the impressive viaduct high over the to, and almost immediately veer left down the side road. When the road stops, carry on along the footpath under one of the arches to walk underneath the viaduct, then follow the path left to walk alongside it. Around half way down, turn to the right and follow an enclosed path to reach the side of a house. At the A635 Barnsley Road, turn right and walk towards a side road on the left. Carefully cross over Barnsley Road and head up the side road, called Toby Wood Lane. The road eventually turns to the left, but here stay on the track continuing on the previous line of the road. Once through the small section of woodland, turn left and go through the gate into the field. Walk through the field and through the next two gates, turning right straight after the second. Turn left to right along the line of the trees to reach the access road, and turn right to follow it through the farm. As the road turns to the right, look for the public footpath sign on the left, and take it into the field. Turn left again and follow the clear path through the trees ahead to another access road. Turn left and then at the end of the road, turn left to continue on the footpath alongside the wall. Follow the clear path between the trees and then veer slightly to the right to follow the line of trees on your left. With Square Wood Reservoir on the left, you meet another road. Turn right and follow the road and onto the path after the road ends, turning left to walk around Calverley Wood. Pick up the long straight access road and at the junction, hairpin turn to the left to walk up Bank Lane. At the main road, turn right to walk the opposite way along Barnsley Road to go underneath the viaduct. Once under, cross over the road and turn left on the public footpath through Churchfield. The path becomes a road, which crosses over Bank Lane. Carry straight on and then turn left on Nether Dale. Look for the snicket on the right and turn left at the main road to return to the bus stops at the start.

Walk: Penistone to Dunford Bridge

An easy walk along the former Great Central Railway in South Yorkshire, with moorland views, trees and wildflowers. The Route what3words for start point: ///decanter.quits.boots Start Point: Penistone Finish Point: Dunford Bridge Distance: 5.7 Miles GPX Route Map penistonetodunfordbridgeDownload Walk Description This old railway line on the Trans Pennine Trail provides a relaxed walk for all the family. Start at the thriving market town of Penistone and follow the former Great Central railway out past the skate park through rolling moorland and tree-lined tracks to the remote hamlet of Dunford Bridge. Take a break and admire the views and local wildlife from one of the benches and look out for historic clues of the path's past. Younger explorers will be thrilled to find a magic wood just after Hazlehead Bridge station, as well as exquisitely painted fairy houses nestling in the trees.

Walk: Scout Dike, Royd Moor and Ingbirchworth Reservoirs

Visit three lovely reservoirs on the outskirts of Penistone for some peace, quiet and mindfulness time. Perfect for letting the world go by as you stroll. The Route what3words for start point: ///canal.acid.frizz Start Point: Scout Dike Reservoir Finish Point: Ingbirchworth Distance: 6 Miles GPX Route Map scout-dike-royd-moor-and-ingbirchworth-reservoirsDownload Walk Description There is a car park at Scout Dike which is where this walk starts, make sure you use the designated spaces. The walk starts with Scout Dike to your right but soon you will spot Royd Moor higher up and to the left. The walk intersects both water bodies as it follows the path towards Ingbirchworth reservoir. If you're looking to refuel why not take a detour on the way back via the village of Ingbirchworth for some refreshments before heading back.

Walk: Trans Pennine Trail

The Trans Pennine Trail is a long-distance path running from Southport on the West coast to Hornsea on the East Coast, across Northern England entirely on surfaced paths and using only gentle gradients. The Route Start Point: Southport Finish Point: Hornsea Distance: 208 Miles GPX Route Map transpenninetrailDownload Walk Description The main west–east trail starts at Southport, then heads south through the suburbs of Liverpool, through Widnes, Warrington, Manchester, Stockport and Hadfield. It then crosses the Peak District, heading up the Longdendale valley via the Longdendale Trail to Woodhead, then down through Dunford Bridge and Penistone, Doncaster, Selby, Hessle, Hull and Hornsea. This route covers 207 miles (333.1 km). Between Southport and Selby it is National Cycle Network, Route 62 and from Selby to Hornsea, NCN Route 65.

Walk: Langsett Reservoir

A lovely walk around Langsett reservoir on the edge of the Peak District with truly stunning views all around. The Route what3words for start point: ///storms.lunge.drilled Start Point: A616, Langsett, Sheffield S36 9FD Finish Point: A616, Langsett, Sheffield S36 9FD Distance: 3 Miles GPX Route Map langsett-reservoir-1Download Walk Description A walk on the edge of the peak district that promises stunning views of the unique terrain. Mixing woodland and the water's edge with amazing weather worn buildings this is a walk not to miss. Make sure that you have stopped at 'North America' to explore the old farm out houses and buildings.

Barnsley Boundary Walk