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Barnsley & Penistone Group

We are the Barnsley & Penistone 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

A 9 mile circular walk from Skelmanthorpe, with a 5 mile option - both moderate

Meeting at:

09:00 Darton church car park, behind the Co-op S75 5HF, for car sharing; or

09:45 car park at medical centre behind the Co-op on Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe. HD8 9DA

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 23211 10616
Nearest postcode:
HD8 9DA
what3words:
expecting.ferrets.decks
Start time:
9:45 am

Car park at medical centre behind the Co-op on Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe. HD8 9DA

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