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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 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

Please phone or text to book on this walk, not email.

From Dunford Bridge Upper Don Valley the route tracks the T.P.T. towards Penistone to Cote Bank Bridge and then onto the attractive settlements of Carlecotes and Townhead to Winscar Reservoir in a stunning moorland setting. We return via Pennine Sailing Club with magnificent Thurlstone Moor as a backdrop. 

Sunday, 12 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 15812 02400
Nearest postcode:
S36 4TF
what3words:
boat.aura.stems
Start time:
10:00 am

TPT Car Park, Dunford Bridge (free)

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