Cruck Barns and Packhorse Trails
Smithy Moor Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1FT
4 miles (6.4km)
Start: Unsliven Bridge (near Underbank Reservoir) Stocksbridge. SK 253 991
Parking: Old Manchester Road parking area (SK 253 994) or street parking on Unsliven Road/Smithy Moor Lane
Public transport: 57 bus from Sheffield Moor Market Stop (ES3) at 08:45
Terrain: Mostly on good tracks and grassy paths,
Grade: Leisurely
Bring food and drink
We will walk alongside the reservoir, through woodland, along bridleways and tracks, via moorland to the Whitwell ridge and on to near the trig point where we will have stunning views of the Ewden Valley and beyond. We will return to the start via a short moorland section and then onto an ancient packhorse route that will lead us to Cross Lane, close to the start.
Led by: Georgina Hartley from Heritage Highways Group
Sorry, but only assistance dogs are allowed on festival walks.
Smithy Moor Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1FT