We are the Doncaster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A 9 mile strenuous walk around Winscar Reservoir near the source of the River Don on Open Access Land on rough tracks and crossing some streams on stepping stones. The walk also takes in Holme Styes Reservoir and Hade Edge with views towards Holmfirth. We will stop for lunch in Hade Edge with the chance to visit The Boshaw Trout Pub. In a dry spell the walk grade becomes moderate.
Part of the walk is across Open Access Land where dogs are not allowed, so I'm afraid dogs cannot join this walk.
Take the M18 towards Sheffield. Take the M1 north, leave at Junction 35A and take the A616 towards Manchester. After about 10 miles, turn left at the roundabout onto the A628 towards Manchester. After about 4 miles turn right to Dunford Bridge (also signposted to Trans Pennine Trail). Go through Dunford Bridge and about 400 yards after Dunford Bridge turn left onto Dunford Road to Winscar Reservoir. The Winscar, Broad Hill Yorkshire Water Car Park is on the left after about half a mile. Park at Winscar, Broad Hill Yorkshire Water Car Park. Free parking. Meet at the far (southern) end of the car park.
