Penistone and Hoylandswaine

Dearne Valley Group

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Overview

Pre-booking with the Walk Leader is ESSENTIAL

Please phone or text to book on this walk - not e-mail.

A lovely circular walk in unspoiled countryside. It includes some hilly sections, flat Trans Pennine Trail, extensive views above Hoylandswaine, some woodland. a few stiles, and an ancient packhorse bridge.

DOGS WELCOME, BUT MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT, FIXED LEAD.

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 24745 03298
Nearest postcode:: S36 6DY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Shrewsbury Road Car Park, Penistone - next to the Paramount Cinema

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