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Rotherham Metro District Group

We are the Rotherham Metro District 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

From the now closed Underbank Activity Centre ascending to the delights of Whitwell Moor, with evidence of wartime activities.

We will be crossing open access moorland and ground nesting birds are vulnerable air this time. So we will be asking for the group to stick to the chosen (narrow) path across a short section of the moor. Dogs only on a SHORT lead.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 24592 99129
Nearest postcode:
S36 4GT
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Start time:
10:00 am

The car park, at the now closed Underbank Activity Centre. The easiest route is from the Stocksbridge bypasss, turn into Midhopestones, then after a quarter of a mile turn left along Oaks Lane - the car park is in about 1 mile on the left.

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