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Dearne Valley Group

We are the Dearne Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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 quarterly 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

Overview

A lovely 8 mile circular walk around RSPB St Aidan's nature reserve and through the ancient bluebell woods of Methley. Listen out for the booming sound of bitterns and bring binoculars, St Aidan's is home to many resident and migratory birds including several rare species.

Dogs very welcome but MUST be on short fixed leads to protect both birds and wildlife on the reserve and in the woodlands.

Toilets/cafe en route.

Sunday, 5 May 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
109.7m / 360ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 38091 28403
Nearest postcode:
LS26 9EU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at 10.00 in the free car park at the bottom of Fleet Lane, Woodlesford, opposite the derelict fuel depot. Note, the postcode is for Lemonroyd Marina. Do not turn off the road towards the Marina, stay on Fleet Lane, drive over the canal bridge and the car park is about 200yds further along on the right.

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 quarterly 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