Barnsley Boundary Walk
A challenging 73 miles long distance footpath which circumnavigates Barnsley and visits many of the towns most popular visitor attractions, including Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Elsecar Heritage village. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Ingbirchworth
Distance: 73 miles (117 km)
Grid Ref: SE225058
Climbing: 2,208 metres
Walk time: 30-40 hours
Days: 4-8
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak Area
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
Summary:
The Barnsley Boundary Walk is a circular route which visits Ingbirchworth, Cannon Hall Country Park, Bretton Hall (Yorkshire Sculpture Park), Old Royston, Brierley, Bolton upon Dearne, Elsecar, Tankersley, Wharncliffe Wood, Wortley Station, Langsett and Winscar Reservoirs. Public transport is available at many points along the route. Created by Barnsley Borough Council in association with the publishing arm of the Barnsley Chronicle, the Walk is specifically dersigned to provide a view of the varied countryside, industrial heritage and other points of interest in the areas surrounding the city of Barnsley.
Useful Links:
Barnsley Streets
Long Distance Walkers Association
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