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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
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Overview

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A very pleasant walk in the rolling South Yorkshire countryside heads immediately north east in the general direction of Cawthorne along the bridleway of the 1809 Silkstone Wagon Way, via Silkstone Beck, Furnace Bridge and lastly Barnby Furnace, with its rich history of local coal mining and iron works owned by the Spencer family of Cannon Hall. Our route follows the original horse drawn railway track which carried coal from Silkstone to the Furnace. Eventually we emerge at Cinder Hill Bridge after passing Barnby Hall, before eventually winding our way through the quaint streets of Cawthorne where a small village green and bench give us a convenient stop for refreshment. Crossing the A635 to join the trail to Banks Hall, we continue south east over fields to cross the pretty footbridge at Banks Bottom Dike for our return to Pot House Hamlet, where refreshment and sustenance are available in the Potting Shed Cafe on site.

There is the possibility of cattle in one field, so all dogs should be on a close lead please.

 

 

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
182.9m / 600ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 29264 05824
Nearest postcode:
S75 4JU
what3words:
renewals.slack.country
Start time:
10:00 am

Free Car Park at Pot House Hamlet, Barnsley Road

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