Rivelin / Loxley Circular - pre-booking with the Walk Leader is essential.

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Overview

From the Rivelin Valley we walk on quiet roads before descending into the Loxley Valley. A riverside stroll is followed by a climb up to Storrs, Underbank Chapel and Stannington before descending to our start point.

Toilets near the start /end of walk, cafe nearby.

Booking by text or phone please.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

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

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 32434 88841
Nearest postcode:: S6 5FY
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Rivelin Valley Road carpark. Travelling from Malin Bridge, the carpark is signed off the Rivelin Valley Road but the sign is virtually obscured by a tree!

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