EPIP Walking Festival 2014_A3 web.indd
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EPIP Walking Festival 2014_A3 web.indd
East Peak Outdoors 15th–21st June 2014 East Peak Innovation Partnership welcomes you to the second East Peak Outdoors Festival which is a programme of led walks taking place over seven days. The walks are led by volunteers, many of whom represent local walking groups, and our thanks go to these willing people for kindly agreeing to do this. Please check the website www.epip.org.uk to find additional walks and events that may have been added to this programme. You should contact the walk or event leader as provided against each walk if you wish to confirm or discuss specific details. Whilst event organisers have taken steps to ensure that walks run smoothly and safely, you can help by wearing sensible clothing and footwear at all times. It’s a good idea to carry water and snacks and any medication that you may need. Be aware that mobile phone signals are not available in some areas where walks are taking place. The events are free of charge unless otherwise stated. Children and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome unless otherwise stated. Booking is not required unless otherwise stated. Informtiion on train times www.wymetro.com/TrainTravel/traintimetables/penistoneline/ For general information contact: Karen Dennis East Peak Innovation Partnership 12 St Mary’s Street Penistone S36 6DT A walking festival in Denby Dale, Kirkburton, Penistone and North Sheffield Tel: 01226 763201 Mobile: 07891 582338 DISCOVER EASTPEAK The European Agricultural Fund for Regional Development: Europe Investing in Rural Areas FESTIVAL BEGINS… Walk Grades 1 BOOT 2 BOOT Leisurely – Will seldom have steep climbs, but if they do will be taken at a gentle pace. Could be on the open hills; may involve unmade footpaths and stiles. Maximum 7 miles. Sun 15th June to Sat 21st June 2014 Moderate – Generally will involve more than one steep climb on the open hills and will cover a moderate distance at a steady pace. Maximum 10 miles. Stout walking boots and suitable clothing are required for all walks regardless of their grade. None of the walks will be suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs, unless stated otherwise. PRE-FESTIVAL WALKS – to get in the mood Monday 9th June Wednesday 11th June 1 Wadsley/Loxley Commons Evening Round Walk 2 Dungworth Evening Round Walk Led by: Malcom Nunn. 1 BOOT Bradfield Walkers are Welcome. Distance: 3 miles/2hrs. Start: 7pm at Rural Lane Car Park, Wadsley. Car parking available but no other facilities. An easy going local history themed walk along well-recognised public rights of way. Led by: Malcom Nunn. 1 BOOT Bradfield Walkers are Welcome. Distance: 3 miles/2hrs. Start: 7pm at Royal Hotel, Dungworth. An easy going local history themed walk along roads, lanes and footpaths. Roadside parking. Toilets and refreshments in the Royal Hotel. Contact: Malcolm Nunn Contact: Malcolm Nunn Tel: 0114 233 7463 Tel: 0114 233 7463 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sunday 15th June 2 A walk around More Hall reservoir in the Ewden Valley 1 Farnley Tyas Circular Led by: Steve and Karen Dennis. 1 BOOT Distance: 3.4 miles. Meet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start at the western end of the private road which runs along the north side of More Hall, near Ewden village. Parking is possible. This walk is ideal for walkers looking for a bit of variety whilst getting away from life’s daily grind. The path can become muddy so walking boots are recommended. Not suitable for children under 14 years. There are no toilets or refreshment facilities. Contact: Karen Dennis Led by: Joan Parker and Brian Nelson, Shelley Strollers. 1 BOOT Distance: 5.5 mile circular walk. Meet: 11.15am for 11.30am start from lower car park at The Golden Cock, Farnley Tyas. A leisurely walk through fields and woodland via Roydhouse Wood and Lumb Beck up to Castle Hill. Lunch stop with time to climb the Victorian tower and admire the fantastic views. Return via Castle Houses and Lud Hill with more views of the Holme Valley. Involves several stiles, some ascents and descents, one very steep but at a steady pace. Bring packed lunch to eat at Castle Hill. Refreshments can be purchased at The Golden Cock, Farnley Tyas at the end of the walk. Contact: Joan Parker Tel: 01484 604500 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01226 763201 or 07891 582338 Email: [email protected] 3 Gunthwaite’s Tudor Barn and Spa Led by: Gordon Watts. 1 BOOT Distance: 4.6 miles/approx. 2 hrs. Meet: 10am for 10.15am start at the picnic table on New Row Lane, Ingbirchworth. New Row Lane is on the left just as you enter Ingbirchworth approaching from Penistone on the A629. Parking on the A629, Ingbirchworth – do not park on New Row Lane. Although the walk passes through Upper Denby, there are no planned stops at cafés or pubs. There are no known toilets on the route. Starting and finishing in Ingbirchworth, a leisurely walk through fields, woodlands and quiet country lanes, visiting Upper Denby and the Grade I listed Gunthwaite Barn and Spa Well, whose waters are claimed to have curative powers. There are a couple of stiles and very short moderately steep ascents and descents. Contact: Gordon Watts Tel: 07891 219 299 Email: [email protected] 3 Gadding on Gadding Moor Sunday 15th June Continued 4 Pie & Pea Treasure Walk A self-led walk with groups setting off at 15 minute intervals. 1 BOOT Distance: Just under 4 miles. Meet: The George Inn from 12.30pm. Groups will be given their own departure time. A lovely leisurely walk through fields and woodland with a list of things to collect and questions to answer along the way. Followed by homemade pie and peas back at The George Inn, Denby. Parking, toilets and refreshments available at the pub. Please book in advance so that departure times can be allocated. Optional: Pie & Peas £5.00 per person with a choice of Steak or Vegetable Pie. You are welcome to come along for the walk only, for which there is no charge! Contact: Dean Wyatt at The George Inn Tel: 01484 861347 or 07917 443 666 Led by: Geoff Taylor and Fran. 2 BOOT Distance: 5.5 miles. Start: 11am – meet Geoff and Fran at the junction of Fry Hill Lane and the A635 Barnsley Road, Dunkirk Inn, HD8 8TX or GR 238080. A walk from the Dunkirk Inn, Denby Dale through fields and woodlands with views over Cawthorne. Parking and toilets available at the pub. A moderate walk with 10 stiles. Expect mud and farm animals so dogs must be on leads at all times. Please bring a drink, a snack lunch, suitable waterproof clothing and stout footwear. Contact: Geoff Taylor Wednesday 18th June 1 Denby Dale – Upper Dearne Wood – Upper Denby Walk Tel: 07826 772 830 1 BOOT Led by: Geoff Smith Distance: 3 miles/1½ hours. Meet: 6.30pm at The Dale Inn, Denby Dale (small car park at rear or village car park close by, also within close walking distance of Denby Dale Railway Station). An easy walk for reasonably fit people with good extensive views of the surrounding areas. Refreshments available from the shops in Penistone and Denby Dale. Post-walk beer and food at A Taste of Thai, £5.95, to order. Full Thai meals available at The Orchid House restaurant upstairs. Contact: Geoff Smith Friday 20th June 1 Walk the Pen-Den Trail Email: [email protected] Led by: Paul Clarke. Denby Dale 1 BOOT Walkers are Welcome. Distance: 5.5 miles. Start: 1.45pm – meet at Penistone Railway Station car park. A varied and scenic walk from Penistone Railway Station to Denby Dale Railway Station via the Trans Pennine Trail with a small amount of road walking. Return to Penistone from Denby Dale by train. Very well-behaved dogs allowed at owners’ risk provided they are on short leads and closely controlled. Bring your own drink and snacks. Contact: Paul Clarke Denby Dale WAW www.denbydale-walkersarewelcome.org.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 07527 201 162 Tel: 01484 861499 or 07827 665495 Email: [email protected] Saturday 21st June 2 A Walk from Langsett to North America Denby Ladies’ Coffee Morning Saturday 21st June at 10am For more details contact Dean at The George on 01484 861347. Led by: Stephen Gould and Karen 1 BOOT Dennis. Distance: 3.5 miles. Meet: 1.30pm at Langsett Barn car park. Off A616 Sheffield to Huddersfield Road. If this car park is full there is another further along the main road towards the Flouch roundabout. A walk which takes in woodland and open moorland with stunning views that make the walk worthwhile. Steady ascent and descent across fields. A short section on roads. The paths are well defined. There are stiles, steps and gates. The walk will end with refreshments at Bank View Café for those who wish to join us. Contact: Karen Dennis Tel: 01226 763201 or 07891 582 338 1 Evening Walk from The Star pub, Upper Cumberworth 1 BOOT Led by: Terry Rimmer. Denby Dale Walkers are Welcome. Distance: 3.2 miles, time to complete 1½ hours at an easy pace. Meet: 6.45pm at The Star, Upper Cumberworth (car park available). Walk from Upper Cumberworth to Quaker Bottom and back via Square Wood Reservoir. Post-walk beer and food available. There will be a choice of meat or vegetarian Chilli Con Carne at £5.25 per person. Advance orders preferred. Please email your order to Terry. Contact: Terry Rimmer Tel: 01484 609626 or 07991 941 069 Email: [email protected] Tuesday 17th June 1 A Brief Taste of the Kirklees Way and the Dearne Way Led by: Mike Mortimer. 1 BOOT Distance: 4.5 miles circular walk. Meet: 6.45pm at The Foresters, Lower Cumberworth. A leisurely circular walk, starting and finishing at The Foresters pub. Uses some roads but mainly on footpaths. No booking required. Car parking and postwalk beer and bar meals available at the pub. Contact: Mike Mortimer Tel: 01484 861216 or 07804 189 394 Email: [email protected] Denby Dale WAW www.denbydale-walkersarewelcome.org.uk Thursday 19th June 1 Peak Pursuits at Underbank – Marshmallow Toasting and Short Walk 2 BOOT Led by: Dave Pickersgill and Elaine Smith. Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome. Distance: 6 miles. Meet: 10.30am at Finkle Street TPT car park. Grid Ref: SK 299 994. A moderate walk from Finkle Street TPT car park to Green Moor, Rumtickle Viaduct and Huthwaite Hall. An undulating circular walk that passes sites of historical interest including quarries, mills, railways and old houses. Parking available. No public toilets on route. Contact: Dave Pickersgill and Elaine Smith Tel: 07795 644 899 Email: [email protected] 2 Skelmanthorpe Semi-Circle (Eastern half) Email: [email protected] Monday 16th June 1 Green Moor and the Upper Don Valley 1 BOOT Led by: Matt Collins. Distance: 3 miles. Meet to start: 5pm at Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre, Oaks Lane, Stocksbridge. A leisurely walk around Underbank reservoir organised by Peak Pursuits. At the end there will be an opportunity to light a fire and toast marshmallows in the woods. The route is not wheelchair accessible. Toilets, parking and refreshments available at the Underbank Centre. Small donation required to cover the cost of marshmallows. Booking preferred but not essential. Contact: Matt Collins Tel: 07854 008 272 2 Walking through History Led by: Peter Clegg and Geoff Ryder. 2 BOOT Distance: 9 miles. Meet to start: 9.15am from Dodworth Railway Station. A linear walk from Dodworth Railway Station to Silkstone Common Railway Station. The walk takes in the historic Wentworth Castle estate where we will stop for a break. This is a moderate walk with a few stiles and undulating ground. Parking available at Dodworth station. Toilets and refreshments available at Wentworth Castle Gardens. Free of charge but booking advised. Contact: Peter Clegg Tel: 01226 776040 or 07718 475 720 Email: [email protected] Led by: David and Ingrid. Denby Dale 1 BOOT Walkers are Welcome. Distance: 5 miles. Meet: 10.30am at the Savoy Youth and Community Centre, 32a Elm St, Skelmanthorpe HD8 9BH. Half of the Denby Dale Walkers are Welcome Village Trail. The walk will take us through lanes and fields to Scissett, Bagden Hall and back. There is one uphill section on the road and downhill through woods – needs care if wet. There are 10 stiles. If you would like to self-guide the second half, please ask for a walk leaflet. Parking, toilets and refreshments available at The Savoy. Modest charge for refreshments. Contact: David Collins Tel: 07972 753 725 3 Shelley over 60s Midsummer Boundary Walk Led by: Joan Parker and Ian Dyson, 1 BOOT Shelley Strollers. Distance: 6 miles. Meet to start: 10am in the car park at The Three Acres Inn, Shelley Roydhouse. A walk around Shelley Parish Boundary to include Roydhouse, Woodhouse, Brook House and Thunderbridge through fields and countryside. The morning walk will be 3½ miles along the Eastern boundary. The afternoon walk will be 2½ miles along the Western boundary. The lunch stop will be at The Woodman Inn, Thunderbridge. Transport may be arranged back to The Three Acres Inn for those who do not wish to do the afternoon walk. Contact: Joan Parker or Ian Parker Tel: 01484 604500 (Joan) or 01484 602818 (Ian) 4 Three Halls & The Mast Led by: David Cook and Geoff Ryder. 2 BOOT Organised by the Penistone Line Partnership. Distance: 10½ miles. Start: 9.40am at Denby Dale station. Finish: Stocksmoor. A bracing linear walk with great views. Heading to Scissett on the Dearne Way, on to Emley and around the mast then on through Roydhouse, Kirkburton and Laycock Wood to our finish at Stocksmoor. Trains depart: Sheffield 08:36, Meadowhall 08:42, Barnsley 09:01, Penistone 09:18, Huddersfield 09:13 to Denby Dale. Contact: David Cook and Geoff Ryder Tel: 07717 497 684 Penistone Line Partnership www.penline.co.uk 5 Peak Pursuits at Underbank – Marshmallow Toasting and Short Walk 1 BOOT Led by: Matt Collins. Distance: 3 miles. Meet to start: 5pm at Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre, Oaks Lane, Stocksbridge. A leisurely walk around Underbank reservoir organised by Peak Pursuits. At the end there will be an opportunity to light a fire and toast marshmallows in the woods. The route is not wheelchair accessible. Toilets, parking and refreshments available at the Underbank Centre. Small donation required to cover the cost of marshmallows. Booking preferred but not essential. Contact: Matt Collins Tel: 07854 008 272 Email: [email protected] www.upperdenby.org.uk/ddpwg Not a Walk but a Bike Ride! Mad Midsummer Musical Cycling Picnic Saturday 21st June, 11.30am Meet: Trans Pennine Trail car park behind Tesco, Penistone at 11.30am. Distance: 2 miles – suitable for inexperienced riders. A led ride from Penistone to Bullhouse for families and children, culminating in a picnic at Bullhouse Bridge and the chance to enjoy face painting, music and other activities. Bring your own bike, picnic – free tea, coffee and soft drinks available. Booking required, cost £3 each or £10 for families. Contact: Cycle Penistone Tel: 01226 805255 Email: info@cycle penistone.org.uk SKELMANTHORPE TEXTILE HERITAGE CENTRE 6 Queen Street, Skelmanthorpe Huddersfield HD8 9DU A small privately-owned museum in a ‘one-up-one-down’ former weaver’s cottage. The downstairs family living quarters have been maintained and furnished as a weaver’s family home as it would have been c.1900. Upstairs is an authentic hand-loom, in working condition, along with fascinating displays and artefacts linked to our textile heritage. Open Days: Thurs 19th & Fri 20th June 12 noon–6pm and Sat 21st June 10am–4pm Contact: Richard Brook on 01484 606275