You are invited to ‘take the train for a walk !’
Organised by the Penistone Line Partnership (PLP), these walks are promoted by the Ramblers’ Association to encourage use of the train service to visit some of South & West Yorkshire’s finest countryside. Walks may also take place in North Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. Join us for an enjoyable day out – all are welcome ! Walks are free but fares apply.

Bring along a flask and sandwiches. Suitable footwear and clothing are recommended. Walks are at an easy pace.

Take care, walk safe, beware of traffic:  walks are carefully planned but you are responsible for your own safety.

Free car parking at Meadowhall and Saxilby.
Low cost parking only £1 at Worksop

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change trains at Meadowhall or Sheffield.

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Saturday  JANUARY  2nd   2010
- Across The Border To Wales !
This walk starts in Sheffield but ends in Rotherham via Wales, not that Wales, but the village of Wales. Beighton used to flood regularly but the Rother is tamed now as we pass through the Rother Valley Country Park and along the Chesterfield Canal, pass under the M1 to Wales and on via the newly landscaped community woodland park at Kiveton. (part of the Ramblers ‘Festival Of Winter Walks’ )
Start: 9.55am at WOODHOUSE.
Finish: Kiveton Park.
Distance: 10 miles. 
Leader: John Harker
Depart: Huddersfield 08.10, Barnsley 08.58, Change Meadowhall  09.33  or  Sheffield 09.44 to arrive WOODHOUSE at 09.54 OR
Depart : Lincoln 08.27, Saxilby 08.36, Gainsborough Lea Road 08.49, Retford 09.03 Worksop 09.15 to arrive WOODHOUSE  09.34

Saturday  JANUARY 16th  2010
-  Pottering ‘Round Pool !
A delightful circular walk on lanes, fieldpaths and a few roads in sight of Pool Hill from Denby Dale via Upper Cumberworth, High Flatts, Upper & Lower Denby, Bagden and Edge of Shat .
Start: 9.45am at DENBY DALE.           
Finish: Denby Dale
Distance: 9 miles.                  
Leader: Tony Pogson
Depart: Huddersfield  09.13 to  DENBY DALE 09.36      OR
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road  07.26, Retford  07.40, Worksop 07.52  arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive DENBY DALE  09.24                     

Saturday  FEBRUARY 6th  2010  
 -  Head Back To Huddersfield !
We meander our way to Huddersfield from Stocksmoor by way of the green cross-country route! (joint walk with the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers)
Start: 9.35am at STOCKSMOOR. 
Finish: Huddersfield.
Distance:  8 miles. 
Leader: Liz Colquhoun
Depart: Huddersfield  09.13 to STOCKSMOOR 09.29      OR
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby 07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road  07.26, Retford  07.40, Worksop 07.52  arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive STOCKSMOOR 09.32  

Saturday  FEBRUARY 20th  2010  
- Penistone Line Trail : Part VI !
Now on the final stage following ‘our trail’ setting out from Brockholes and heading off via Honley, Berry Brow,
Lockwood to finish at Huddersfield and a well deserved pint!
Start: 9.40am at BROCKHOLES.    
Finish: Huddersfield.
Distance: 8 miles.                            
Leader: Stuart Parker
Depart: Huddersfield 09.13 to arrive Brockholes 09.25   OR
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby  07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40, Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield at 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive BROCKHOLES  09.36             

Saturday  MARCH  6th  2010  
-  The Shelley Welly Walk !
Join us for this aptly titled circular walk around Shelley via Kirkburton and Roydhouse. Dramatic views along the way. It may live up to it’s name so good footwear is essential.
Start: 9.35 am  at SHEPLEY.     
Finish: Shepley.  
Distance:  9 miles.                 
Leader: David Cook
Depart: Huddersfield 09.13  to SHEPLEY 09.30        OR 
Depart: Lincoln  07.04, Saxilby  07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road  07.26, Retford  07.40, Worksop  07.52,  arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive SHEPLEY 09.29    

Saturday  MARCH  20th  2010
-  Holme From Home !
A pleasant walk through Mag Wood, Mag Dale and onto Spring Wood, Honley Old Wood along the Meltham Way and footpaths to Netherthong, Mytholm Bridge and Fulstone before a final trek on the Kirklees Way taking us to the station at Shepley.
Start: 9.45am at BERRY BROW.         
Finish: Shepley.
Distance: 10 miles.                       
 Leader: Geoff Ryder
Depart: Huddersfield 09.13  to BERRY BROW  09.19      OR       
Depart: Lincoln  07.04, Saxilby  07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road  07.26, Retford  07.40, Worksop  07.52  arriving Sheffield 08.26. Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive BERRY BROW  09.40      

Saturday  APRIL 3rd  2010  
- A Long Lost Line !
A moderate walk to Chapeltown via Thurgoland, Wortley, Bromley and Westwood.
Start: 9.15am  SILKSTONE COMMON.
Finish: Chapeltown.
Distance: 11 miles.                        
Leader: Pete Watson
Depart: Huddersfield 08.10 arrive SILKSTONE 08.47     OR
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Saxilby  07.14,
Gainsborough Lea Road 07.26, Retford 07.40, Worksop 07.52 arriving Sheffield at 08.26.  Quick change for Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to arrive SILKSTONE COMMON  09.10        

 Saturday  APRIL 17th  2010

-  Revolution In The Drone Valley !
After a delightful walk last year we return to North East Derbyshire, a destination made possible by using NORTHERN’s excellent Leeds to Nottingham hourly service linking Yorkshire with the East Midlands. Leaving Dronfield via park and woodlands, we stroll along rolling hills around the Drone Valley. A visit to the historic Revolution House at Old Whittington is a must, then follow along the ‘Cuckoo Way’ beside a fully restored section of the Chesterfield Canal, pausing at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, before heading to the  start of the canal near to the railway station in Chesterfield.
Start: 10.15am  DRONFIELD station.  
Finish: Chesterfield.
Distance: 9 miles.
Leader: David Blackburn
Depart: Huddersfield 08.10 change Barnsley        OR
Depart: Leeds 09.05, Wakefield Kirkgate 09.23, Barnsley 09.40, Meadowhall 09.52,
Sheffield 10.05 to arrive DRONFIELD 10.15  

 OR

Depart: Lincoln 08.27, Saxilby 08.36,
Gainsborough Lea Rd 08.49, Retford 09.03, Worksop 09.15 then change Sheffield 10.05 to DRONFIELD          

OR
Depart: Nottingham 09.15, Alfreton 09.40,   
Chesterfield 09.52 to arrive DRONFIELD at 09.59 (NB: buses may replace trains Nottingham >Chesterfield)