Wentworth Castle - Sunday 26th Febuary 2012

Description

This is a 6.5-7 mile walk and wil take us roughly 3 hours. The route is lovely and takes us along the Dove Valley Trail to wentworth Castle, through Broom Royd Wood and by Worsborough Reservoir back to the start.The terrain is mainly flat, a disused railway line, and woodland footpaths. There is a cafe and toilets at Wentworth Castle.

Details:

Start time: 1:10 pm

As most walkers will be attending a course to aid the group at Northern College this is an afternoon walk to tie in with the end of the course, to allow all those at college the chance to attend.

Meeting point: Car Park near Wigfield Farm

Parking: Car Park near Wigfield Farm. From M1 junction 36, follow the A61 towards Barnsley for about 2 miles, past the Button Mill Pub on the right. Look out for the Ship Inn directly infront, then take the left fork and turn immediately left into Haverlands Lane. wigfield Farm is 200 metres along the lane.

Public Transport: Local buses 265 from Sheffield to Button Mill, then leaving a short walk to the car park.

Walk Leaders: Bruno, Mrs DJ, Village Owl

Additional information:

Anyone who is able to offer lifts, could they put this in their post, thanks.

Importamt:

Anyone joining the walk should be of a level of fitness relative to the walk being undertaken, be appropriately dressed, have suitable footwear, and have with them enough food and drink for the duration of the walk.