| Day | Saturday |
| Date | 14/06/2025 |
| Start Time | 10:00 am |
| Walk Name | Sheffield Country Walk Section 1 Eckington to Coal Aston 6 or 12 miles |
| Description | A section of the Sheffield Country walk (around the Sheffield boundary) from Eckington to Coal Aston via Ford, Birleyhay and Troway and then back to Eckington via an alternative route. This can either be a linear walk (6 miles) stopping at Coal Aston or a circular walk (12 miles) back to Eckington via a slightly different route.The route from Eckington is Long Acre Wood, Broomhead Wood, Birleyhay, Troway, Owler Car Wood and Coal Aston. There are pubs at Birleyhay, Troway and Coal Aston for refreshments and toilets. 12 miles or 6 miles if stopping at Coal Aston |
| Walk Leader | Peter R |
| Notify | Please text 07484 884 089 by 6pm the day before to sign up |
| Start Point | Eckington Church |
| Start Point Details | Eckington Church. Park on the road near the Church, or where you can. Various bus services to Eckington - 49, 50, 53, 73, 120, 252 It is also possible to get the tram to Halfway and walk a mile to Eckington Church - around 15 mins along Rotherham Road. Limited parking on street near Eckington Church. Bus services from Coal Aston to Sheffield - 44, 75, 79 |
| Grid Reference | SK 4320 7976 - nearest postcode: S21 4DY |
| Grade | B1 |
| Distance | 12 miles |
| Additional Information | Bus Service (44) from Coal Aston back to Sheffield for those who only want to do 6 miles. There is a booklet - Sheffield Country Walk - produced by the /Ramblers and Sheffield City Council. There should be free copies in the main Library. I will bring some copies Dogs on leads please |
| Dog Friendly | yes |
| Map | Click for Streetmap of start point Click for Google map of start point |