Penistone Boundary Walk
A 16-mile long-distance path in South Yorkshire exploring the town of Penistone and its surrounding countryside. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Cubley Hall, Penistone
Grid Ref: SE 247 020
Distance: 16 miles (25 km)
Grid Ref: SE 247 020
Distance: 16 miles (25 km)
Climbing: 570 metres
Time: 6–8 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 6–8 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
Summary
The Penistone Boundary Walk is a route around the boundary of the South Yorkshire town. The route is crossed by the Trans Pennine Trail and also by the main Barnsley to Huddersfield railway line, which provides easy access.
From the start at Cubley Hall, the route goes via Hacking Hill, Hartcliffe Hill Road, Ecklands, Catshaw Cross, Royd Moor, Scout Dyke Reservoir, Carr Lane, Gunthwaite Dam, Cross Lane, Haigh Lane, Hill Top, Delf House, and Castle Green.