Day Saturday
Date 07/05/2016
Start Time 10:00 am
Walk Name Wortley Spring wander
Description This walk encompasses woodland, rolling countryside and riverside paths. On a clear day we will be rewarded with some superb views both along the Don Valley and also across towards the Humber Estuary. The bluebells should be out in the woods too!
After a relatively gentle start following the Trans Pennine trail we then climb towards The Height, before heading back towards Wortley. We then follow the ridge towards Crane Moor and Thurgoland before heading down to the Don. After ascending along Huthwaite Common we then follow a wooded path which climbs above the Don before dropping down to it. Crossing the Don we return to the Car Park.
There are steep ascents and descents. The ground can be rough, muddy and slippery in places, particularly if wet. Note: Route may vary depending on weather conditions. Please check message board (http://s40wg.proboards.com/) for any late changes due to conditions.
Walk Leader Jim C
Notify Please text 07855 809 679 by 6PM the day before to sign up
Start Point Wortley TPT Car park
Start Point Details Trans-Pennine Trail Car Park, Finkle Street, Nr Wortley, North Sheffield.

The car park entrance is just to the East of the junction of Finkle Street and Plank Gate, on the North side of the road. There is a sign, """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""Upper Don Valley, Penne Equine"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" at the junction, and also a phone box. The track goes past a stables then the car park is on the left.
Grid Reference SK 298 993 - nearest postcode: S35 7DH (check map)
Grade B2
Distance 10 miles
Additional Information Please note that I will not acknowledge or respond to your text unless there is a problem. Please text earlier in the week rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders. To ensure the enjoyment of participants, numbers will be limited to c 20. Whilst you are welcome to join the walk, please let me know if you are not currently a Ramblers member.
Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk Leaders will not wait.
No Toilets available at the start of this walk.
Refreshments available at the end of the walk in Wortley or Thurgoland


Well behaved dogs kept on short fixed leads held by considerate owners welcome. There are young animals and birds in the countryside at this time of year. Owners should follow the Law and Countryside code.
Please let me know if you are bringing a dog.
Dog Friendly yes
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