Thorner to Gateon House Lane via Scarcroft

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Overview

The walk takes us from Thorner to Gateon House Lane via Eltofts, Scarcroft and Bardsey, finally passing through Hetchell woods on the way back to Thorner. There is some road walking but only one (slightly awkward) stile.

Saturday, 2 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 289m / 948ft
Type:: circular

Considerate roadside parking in Thorner by the Mexborough Arms. There are no toilets anywhere on the route. Please bring enough food and drink for a day's walk.

Sorry - No dogs

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 37784 40380
Nearest postcode:: LS14 3DX
what3words:: reclaimed.crazy.spenders

Start time:: 10:00 am

Mexborough Arms Thorner

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