South Pennines Rail Partnership

Places to Visit

Huddersfield narrow canal - from Ashton-under-Lyne to Huddersfield. Built at a time when so-called ‘Canalmania’ was sweeping the country at the turn of the 18th Century, the Narrow Canal has preserved many original structures and features. There is so much to see; Benjamin Outram’s cast iron aqueduct at Stalybridge, magnificent mill buildings, stone bridges and aqueducts, and a host of Datestones and Mason Marks. See brochure

Jubilee Refreshment Rooms, Sowerby Bridge

Explore the Rail Ale Trail - on the Huddersfield to Manchester Victoria Railway

Pennine Yorkshire has seen an astonishing transformation. In the land where once waterwheels and steam engines powered textile mills, a new story is being woven.
Whether you are looking for a fun filled family activity holiday, a romantic short break or a country walking holiday along the Pennine Way, Pennine Yorkshire offers you all this and much, much more.

Our attractive market towns have recreated themselves as destinations for visitors wanting something special. Holmfirth, and Hebden Bridge and our other valley towns are full of independent shops that are perfect if you are looking for that special, unique or unusual gift, they are stocked with the kinds of things you'll never find in anonymous shopping malls.
For information on places to stay and places to visit, visit www.pennineyorkshire.com

Dry Stone Walling Trail - circular walk from Marsden Station
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Explore the Calder Valley, with it's towns full of history and heritage. You can enjoy traditional markets, through to peaceful walks. The Rochdale Canal runs parallel to the railway line from Rochdale to Sowerby Bridge, and there are stunning views of the South Pennine countryside. Step off the train on the Calder Valley, and discover the great outdoors at its best!' Click here for some great value offers'

Why not take the opportunity of visiting the South Pennines area with the Northern Day Ranger Ticket? More information

Introducing Manchester countryside - A place very different to expectations…

The Penistone Line

The Penistone Line links Huddersfield and Sheffield, and provides opportunities to discover this often forgotten part of Yorkshire.

Starting your journey at Huddersfield, you will immediately notice that Huddersfield Railway Station has a sense of history. A statue of one of the town’s most famous sons, former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, stands in the recently modernised St George’s Square. A few yards away, The George Hotel hosts the Rugby League Heritage Centre in the same hotel that the professional code founded in 1895. The station which John Betjeman described as 'The finest façade of any such building in the country' maintains its original charm though, at both ends of the building, parcels offices have been replaced with real ale bars.

Trains regularly leave platform 2 heading to Sheffield. The journey takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes and passes through countryside made famous by the TV series, Last of the Summer Wine. There are some great places to visit along the line

Harold Wilson, born in Huddersfield

Beaumont Park, near Lockwood

Dearne Lea Tea Room & Ice Cream Shop, Shelley near Shepley

Springfield Mills, Denby Dale

The Penistone Paramount

The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley

Barnsley Markets, Barnsley

Sheffield Winter Gardens

Sheffield Peace Gardens

Sheffield City Centre tours

Walking

The Penistone Line offers so many walks, whether it be station to station walks, or walks from stations, guided walks, one of the links below will help you find a walk that’s best suited to you!

Walks in Kirklees

Walking in Yorkshire - Huddersfield

Walks in Penistone

Walks in Barnsley

Barnsley Walking

Guided Walks

Penistone Line guided walks

Penistone Line Trail

South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival

Annual Events

The annual Honley Show

Shepley Spring Festival