Silkstone Saunter to Hoylandswaine Circular - pre-booking with Walk Leader is essential

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Overview

A pleasant winter walk south west across the rolling South Yorkshire landscape, taking in some of the Penistone Boundary Walk to Hoylandswaine, where refreshments will be taken at the War Memorial, before returning to Silkstone across Whin Moor.

A modest distance but with 750 ft. of ascent.

Dogs welcome, but must be on a short, fixed lead.

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 228.6m / 750ft
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 29241 05783
Nearest postcode:: S75 4JU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Pot House Hamlet, rear car park

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