Todays walk in detail
22/10/2026
Bramley, Carr, Brookhouse, Kingsforth.
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18/10/2026
Wharncliffe and Greno Woods.
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15/10/2026
Wentworth Wander.
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11/10/2026
Clay Cross and Ashover via Ogston and the Fabrick.
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08/10/2026
Ravenfield, Conisbrough Grange farm & Firsby reservoir.
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04/10/2026
Rowsley, Haddon, Stanton in Peak.
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01/10/2026
Mosborough Circular to be followed by the AGM.
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27/09/2026
Laughton, Carr, Roche Abbey, Stone circular
13 of us set out from Laughton en le Morthen under gloomy skies. We were anticipating inclement weather but it seems the so-called experts got it wrong again and it remained largely dry. Most of the fields on the first part of our journey had been ploughed up leaving bare earth and evidence of the very dry summer. Our journey involved some road walking but there was almost no traffic as we headed towards Roche Abbey. On the way we passed an area where I believe the Saint Leger was originally run, or at least what was an early form of the race. Coffee break was taken at the remains of the Cistercian Abbey before we headed towards the outskirts of Maltby and then on through woodland to the hamlet of Hooton Levitt. A short journey through fields took us to Carr where lunch was taken. On reflection it was perhaps not the best of places I could have chosen as we were right close to a dung heap. The final part of the walk involved the path and road down to Brookhouse before a short climb up the road took us back to Laughton. Many thanks to all of you coming on the walk and as ever making it an enjoyable experience for me. Again Roy proved his worth as backmarker. Refreshments were taken at the "Travellers" in Brookhouse where we had the benefit of the back room all to ourselves.
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24/09/2026
TransPennine Trail & Green Moor.
Thanks to all 19 who turned up for one of my favourite short walks. It was a clear blue sky, the sun was out and there was a moderate breeze.
Starting from Cote Green Car Park we passed through Thurgoland tunnel on the TPT and dropped down to the River Don. No breeze down here, dappled sunlight through the trees with the river gently meandering through the valley, perfect.
We passed the old mill house and the sheep in the field before crossing the bridge over the river. We then made our way up through the woods, arriving at the communal garden in Green Moor Village for a drink and a snack. After calling at Green Moor Pump House and Well we made our way over the village green and up through Delph Quarry. Crossing the top field we had great views over Stocksbridge and beyond. We went down through the woods over the stepping stones bridge, although some used the actual stepping stones, to cross the river, then back to the car park. A warm welcome to four new walkers, Marion, Ella, Andri and Sonia (hope I got the names right!). A big thanks to Mike for backmarking.
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20/09/2026
Linacre Reservoirs Circular.
Today's walk started at Linacre Reservoirs, near Cutthorpe. A group of seven set off past the middle and upper reservoirs and headed up the valley following Linacre Brook. After a steady climb we levelled out and followed the paths along the higher ground, taking in fine views over Chesterfield and beyond. Following a coffee stop we continued through Wigley and then Wadshelf before beginning our gradual descent. We took lunch on the way down towards the outskirts of Holymoorside and Ashgate, then returned to the reservoirs, passing the lower reservoir and crossing the dam at the middle reservoir back to the car park. Refreshment was taken at The Three Merry Lads in Cutthorpe. Thanks to everyone who came, and a warm welcome to Andy for his first walk with the group. Apologies that two of the three reservoirs were significantly depleted due to Severn Trent's engineering works on the dams. Hopefully the dry beds proved as interesting as the waterside views originally intended.
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