News and Events
May 2025
The process of updating all our walk leaflets is nearly complete with just one to go. This month we completed The Scissett Circular Trails. It has two walks of 9 and 4 miles which can both be shortened by 1 mile. A very historic part of our area with magnificent views to be had of the upper Dearne Vally.
April 2025
We have updated this walk with lots of new information and updates. A leisurely 3.2 mile walk which nonetheless offers much variety along with a taste of the Kirklees Way, the Dearne Way, a historic stone causeway and beautiful woodlands. There is plenty of historical information to make the walk even more enjoyable. Just one step-over stile and two short climbs. The shorter route is an inviting hour-long family stroll.
March 2025
In Upper Cumberworth the St Nicholas cemetery has been extensively cleared by the local volunteers and the community association. The cemetery is a registered Commonwealth War Graves, of which there are three stones but research has shown this does not give the full picture of the fallen in the great wars from the area. Many were either buried where they fell or there is no grave. There were also those who came home. In 2024 after extensive research the fallen ones and those returning home have been recognised with a poppy marker and a plaque on the grave of their parents or family grave. It is a very interesting insight into the lives of the everyday people who lost their lives in the great wars. It is well worth spending time here and taking in the history. The leaflet has been updated to reflect this and mark the hard work that been put into the project which is ongoing.
January 2025
As part of our mission to update all our leaflets were have completed Plain Country Friends. This is a very pleasant walk around High Flatts and Quaker Bottom. There are three options of various lengths to suite everyones needs. It follows parts of the Denby Dawdle which was revised in August 2024.
December 2024
The Skelmanthorpe Circular Trail has been updated. A scenic 9.2 mile walk (easily split into two parts) around the historic village of Skelmanthorpe and surrounding area. It takes in parts of the Dearne and Kirklees Way and follows the route of the Whistlestop Valley Light Railway. There are some stiles on route, stout footwear is advisable.
November 2024
The trail runs from Sheffield to Huddersfield, between all 17 of the Stations on the Penistone Line, highlighted in 16 route leaflets available to download below. Covering immensely varied landscapes from inner urban to woods and farmland. It crosses and mingles with many ancient footpaths, causeys, packhorse trails, canal towpaths, and disused railways. The walk passes through three local authority areas in Sheffield, Barnsley and Kirklees.
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Our group helped review the sections in the Denby Dale area.
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There are guides for each of the sections that can be downloaded via the link. As an example the leaflet shown covers the first part of the route from Sheffield railway station to Meadowhall.
October 2024
The national body of Walkers are Welcome held their annual get together in Llanwrtyd Wells. Our group were represented by Duncan and Adam over the two days. It was a great opportunity to network with other members of the movement.
September 2024
The Skelmanthorpe Village Trail has been updated. A very interesting 3.2 mile walk filled with local history on Skelmanthorpes rich history.
August 2024
The Denby Dawdle has been updated with maps and some changes to the footpath route. A very popular walk following the annual Denby Dash running race.
June 2024
March 2024
Febuary 2024
Ruins & Rebuilds is a lovely walk through very quiet and unspoilt countryside. The original inspiration from this walk came from Mike Mortimer. Mike was a very active member of this group and also on local causes. Tragically Mike was lost this year in a climbing accident.
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In memory of Mike we have updated the walk with better maps and links. Mikes words remain unchanged.
December 2023
All our trails are now available as GPX files which can be viewed via outdooractive which has a free basic app to view the routes and, if necessary, download the files. Only the main route of the trails is shown, any shortcuts must be viewed by the leaflets. View the new page via Walks - Maps.​
The Denby Dale Round Walk, Denby Dale to Shepley Trail, Pen-Den Trail and Clayton West Circular Walk have also been updated.
October 2023
More of the walks have been updated. Also the mapping link now allows you to download the routes via Outdooractive.
August 2023
We have updated two walks, Denby & Cumberworth Circular Trail and Clayton West Village Trail. New mapping has been added along with more information links and updated pictures.
June 2023
June 2022
February 2022
The Welcome to Denby Dale leaflet has been updated to reflect the additional train walks and link more closely to our new website.
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We have also updated the Denby Dale Village Trail to reflect changes in the village. Start point has moved from the War Memorial car park to Denby Dale train station.
June 2021
