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Overview

9:35 Huddersfield train to Denby Dale. Return from Penistone 16:43. Get an all day return, the 16:43 train is full fare. Cars catch the 10:19 train at Penistone for Denby Dale.

A walk exploring the sights and smells of Denby Dale (viaduct and pies) and Gunthwaite Hall with grade 1 listed Barn and Spa, a sulphurous spring. We pass Scout Dyke and Royd Moor reservoirs then drop down to Thurlestone where we take the Trans Pennine Trail to the station.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
10:26 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
365m / 1197ft
Type:
linear

Some good views and several places of interest.

Much of the walk is on decent trails but there may be some muddy sections. Several stiles. Some walking on quiet roads.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SK 35840 86947
Nearest postcode:
S1 2BP
what3words:
pays.little.crops
Meeting time:
9:35 am

Sheffield Station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 22410 08504
Nearest postcode:
HD8 8QE
what3words:
twinkled.rockets.shape
Start time:
10:26 am

Denby Dale Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 25090 03325
Nearest postcode:
S36 6HP
what3words:
easygoing.spray.tapes
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Penistone Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking