Rotherham Round Walk
A 25-mile long-distance path in South Yorkshire exploring the villages, suburbs, parks, and countryside on the fringe of the town of Rotherham. Woodlands, moorland, and riverside all feature, alongside historic sites such as castles and industrial heritage. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SK 428 928
Distance: 25 miles (40 km)
Time: 10–12 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
279 Doncaster, Conisbrough, Maltby and Thorne
Summary
The Rotherham Round long-distance footpath is a 25-mile route circling the South Yorkshire town. It leaves the town by heading south to Boston Castle and through Canklow Woods to reach countryside to the south of the town. During this section, Treeton and Guilthwaite are visited and the M1 motorway is crossed twice.
Heading north and east, leaving the motorway behind, the walk continues to Whiston, followed by an urban section through Wickersley, Listerdale, and Brecks before following open paths through Gibbing Greave Wood to East Herringthorpe. The walk then crosses the River Don to Rawmarsh, continuing north and west to Nether Haigh, Upper Haigh, and Hoober. Next is a delightful stretch of the walk south through Wentworth Woodhouse Deer Park, which leads to a narrow countryside passage between Wingfield and Kimberworth Park, bringing walkers back to the starting point in Rotherham town centre.