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In Search of Kes - Pre-booking with the Walk Leader is ESSENTIAL

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Overview

A gentle walk from Elsecar along the Barnsley Boundary route to Harley and Wentworth, passing the home of Barry Hines, author of "A Kestrel for a Nave" and Tankersley Old Hall where Billy Caspar found his Kes.

Sunday, 3 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 38463 99803
Nearest postcode:
S74 8EP
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Start time:
10:00 am

Elsecar Heritage Centre car park (free), Wentworth Road, Elsecar.

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE