Dearne Way
A long distance footpath of 30 miles in West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire, the route follows the course of the River Dearne from near to its source at Birds Edge to its confluence with the River Don in Mexborough. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Birds Edge
Distance: 30 miles (48 km)
Grid Ref: SE201079
Climbing: 417 metres
Walk time: 12-16 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL1 The Peak District - Dark Peak Area
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
279 Doncaster, Conisbrough, Maltby and Thorne
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
278 Sheffield, Barnsley and Rotherham
279 Doncaster, Conisbrough, Maltby and Thorne
288 Bradford, Huddersfield and East Calderdale
Summary:
The Dearne Way follows the course of the River Dearne from its source on the 330m contour to the west of Birdsedge. The route follows the river downstream through Denby Dale, Clayton West, through the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near West Bretton, then passing under the M62 to Mapplewell and Barnsley. It continues through Darfield and then Bolton Upon Dearne before terminating in Mexborough.
Useful Links:
Travel South Yorkshire
Long Distance Walkers Association
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