Cruck Barns and Packhorse Trails

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.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

10.00 to 13:30

Location & directions

Smithy Moor Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1FT

Directions:

Park in Old Manchester Road car park, or on Unsliven Road/Smithy Moor Lane

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book through Eventbrite

Booking contact name:

Robert Haslam

Booking telephone number:

+447761922047

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/headline-events/sheffield-walking-festival/

Booking opens:

13 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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