THE Penistone Line Partnership series of walks for the new year is now underway.
Today the group are tackling The Minster of The Moors!
This takes in a route that will enable walkers to visit St Mary’s Church at Ecclesfield, near Sheffield. This church was the heart of a huge moorland parish stretching from the headwaters of the Derwent to the Don Valley. Walkers will also be able to learn of the link between St Mary’s and the Battle of Trafalgar.
The eight mile walk starts at Chapeltown and finishes at Meadowhall. The leader is John Harker.
On Saturday, February 4, walkers will be able to see A Different Side of Sheffield. Heading out of town on the Upper Don Walk, via Kelham Island conservation area and Neepsend, the route climbs up on to Parkwood Springs with some stunning views over the city centre and beyond.
Walkers will also explore Wardsend cemetery and hear some of the area’s history.
The return is by bus or tram.
The seven mile walk starts at Sheffield Midland station’s supertram stop and finishes at Hillsborough. The leader is John Harker.
Walkers can depart from Huddersfield railway station at 9.13am arriving in Sheffield at 10.30am.
