Saturday  MAY 2nd  2009
- Old King Coal !
This walk looks at the iron, coal and coking industries which once dominated this area. From Wombwell up to the woods, Barrow Colliery site, Worsborough village and onto Rockley, Pilley Woods, Tankersley Park, Warren Lane, passing the old station, through the park on our way to the present station.
Start: 10.15am Wombwell station. 
Finish: Chapeltown.
Distance:  9½ miles.            
Leader: Pete Watson
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Sheffield 09.36, Meadowhall 09.42, Huddersfield at 09.13, Barnsley 10.01 to Wombwell.

Saturday  MAY 16th  2009
  - Walk On By !
A pleasant walk jointly with the Barnsley & Penistone Ramblers through bluebell woods hopefully displaying their best!
Start: 9.15am at Silkstone Common 
Finish: Silkstone Common.
Distance:  10 miles.   
Leader: Joy Rawlings
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Huddersfield 08.10, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to Silkstone Common.

 Saturday  MAY 23rd   2009
  -  Brigg Line Ramble !
As part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival, we support the Saturdays-only train service with a delightful easy walk on public footpaths from Kirton-in-Lindsey to Hibaldstow then along the River Ancholme to finish at Brigg for a look around this historic town and visit the local farmers’ market, winner of the National Rural Farmers’ Market Award 2009!
Start: 9.30 am Kirton Lindsey station.
Finish: Brigg.  
Distance:  8 miles.            
Leader: Stuart Parker
(Return train departs Brigg at 15.54 to Sheffield)
Depart: Sheffield 08.02, Gainsborough Central 08.57 to Kirton-in-Lindsey.

Saturday  JUNE 6th   2009
- The Other Side Of  Town !
As part of the Sheffield Walking Festival, this walk focuses on the unfashionable side of Sheffield which hides some fine countryside with plenty of interest. We visit the site of one broken dream and the site of another dream still unfulfilled. Then pass the only graveyard with it’s own public house. The rich history of the Shirebrook valley unfolds as we hope to visit Birley Spa, Sheffield’s answer to Harrogate & Bath. Definitely a different angle on this steel city!
Start: 9.50am DARNALL station.
Finish: Woodhouse.
Distance: 10 miles.               
Leader: John Harker
Depart: Lincoln 08.27, Huddersfield 08.10, Barnsley 08.58, Meadowhall 09.33, Sheffield 09.44 to Darnall.

Saturday  JUNE  20th  2009
- North Chesterfield Way !
Today we use Northern’s new Leeds to Nottingham hourly service linking Yorkshire with the East Midlands.  From Dronfield, this route uses field and woodland paths through pleasant rolling countryside on the edge of the  Peak District then approaches the bustling market town of Chesterfield via country parks and green corridors.
Start: 10.15am  Dronfield station.  
Finish: Chesterfield.
Distance: 9 miles.         
Leader: David Blackburn
Depart: Huddersfield 08.10 change Barnsley.
Leeds 09.05, Wakefield Kirkgate 09.23, Barnsley 09.40, Meadowhall 09.52, Sheffield 10.05, Lincoln 08.27 to Dronfield.

Saturday  JULY  4th  2009
- From Cuckoo To Mallard !
A lovely easy walk in North Nottinghamshire on the   “Cuckoo Way” alongside the Chesterfield Canal towpath finishing at The Mallard on Worksop station!
Start: 10.30am  Retford station.
Finish: Worksop.
Distance: 11 miles.        
Leader: Stuart Parker
Depart: Huddersfield 08.10, Barnsley 08.58,
Meadowhall 09.33, Sheffield 09.44, Lincoln 09.27 to Retford. 

Saturday  JULY  18th   2009 - A Double D Please Bob !
A walk over the tops of the Dearne Valley, passing Deffer Wood onto Gunthwaite corn mill, over the hills to Hoylandswaine, down into Silkstone village then up to the station at Silkstone Common and onto Dodworth.
Start: 9.40am  Denby Dale station.
Finish: Dodworth.
Distance: 10 miles.        
Leader: Pete Watson
Depart: Lincoln 07.04, Huddersfield 09.13 Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to Denby Dale . 

Saturday  AUGUST 1st  2009       
 - A Yorkshire Walk on Yorkshire Day !
Off we go up Cold Hill and skirting Castle Hill fort then onward to Farnley Tyas, Storthes Hall, Kirkburton, Shepley and Denby Dale. Familiar paths, hills, woods and views of Holmfirth and beyond. Why not bring some wine for lunch and toast Yorkshire Day? After all, we are in ‘Last Of The Summer Wine’ country!
Start: 9.45am  Berry Brow station.
Finish: Denby Dale.
Distance: 10 miles.           
Leader: Geoff Ryder
Depart: Huddersfield 09.13, Lincoln 07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01 to Berry Brow.

Saturday  AUGUST 15th  2009
- Upper Dearne Valley !
Picking up the start of the River Dearne near to it’s source at Birds Edge and via river, woodland, open country with good paths and lovely countryside along the way.
Start: 9.38am  Darton station.
Finish: Denby Dale or Shepley.
Distance: 9 or 13 miles.          
Leader: David Cook
Depart: Lincoln  07.04, Sheffield 09.06, Meadowhall 09.12, Huddersfield 08.10 (change at Barnsley), Barnsley 09.33 to Darton.

Get outdoors
this summer!

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 also take place in North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. 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.

Health Note: Walking is good for you !
Regular walking can help improve your health and has been described as ‘most nearest to perfect exercise’  - it’s sociable & great fun too

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

Free park’n’ride at Meadowhall and Saxilby.

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