Monk Bretton Priory - Pre-booking with the Walk Leader is ESSENTIAL

Dearne Valley Group

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Overview

We walk to the ruined 12th century Benedictine Monastery and stroll round the peaceful grounds. We then walk in the Dearne Valley Country Park which was created from reclaimed colliery land. Finally we take in the disused Barnsley Main Colliery and walk around the winding gear and buildings which are maintained by volunteers.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 36337 06564
Nearest postcode:: S71 1HU

Start time:: 10:00 am

Dearne Valley Country Park carpark (free), Pontefract Road, Barnsley

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