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Slow Ways linking Stocksbridge and Chapeltown, Langsett, Penistone, Sheffield, Thurgoland, Upper Derwent Visitor Centre
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Langsett—Stocksbridge
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Lansto two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 102m | Descent 189m | ||
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Penistone—Stocksbridge
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Pensto one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent 244m | Descent 186m | |
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Penistone—Stocksbridge
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Pensto two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 7km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Stocksbridge—Chapeltown
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Stocha one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 181m | Descent 264m | ||
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Stocksbridge—Sheffield
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Stoshe one |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 538m | Descent 425m | ||
Stocksbridge—Sheffield
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Stoshe two |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent 491m | Descent 602m | |
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Stocksbridge—Sheffield
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Stoshe three |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Stocksbridge—Sheffield
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Stoshe four |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 170m | Descent 279m | ||
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Stocksbridge—Thurgoland
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Stothu one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 5km/3mi | Ascent 224m | Descent 149m | ||
Upper Derwent Visitor Centre—Stocksbridge
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Uppsto one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 22km/13mi | Ascent 764m | Descent 815m | ||
Upper Derwent Visitor Centre—Stocksbridge
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Uppsto two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
61% of Stocksbridge’s six route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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11 people have contributed to Stocksbridge’s Slow Ways
5 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Stocksbridge
131km out of 153km have been walked and reviewed
318km of reviews have been shared in Stocksbridge
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This route reflects my experiences of following StoShe three from Stocksbridge to Sheffield and is intended to provide a GPX file that is more helpful for navigation, and to make a few minor changes to streamline the route. The only part I have not walked is the short section north of Oughtibridge Lane which stays on the TransPennine Trail, and avoids using the rougher path further west and a slightly awkward bit of road walking. An excellent walk for the most part - it is a lot easier than SheSto one, the only disadvantage being there are very few facilities en route....
Hugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson added Stoshe four, a new walk from Stocksbridge to Sheffield
Walk this routeOne other possible tweak would be to use Platts Lane north of Oughtibridge Lane rather than the rough path lower down - this would reduce a slightly unpleasant road walk with no pavement or verge. Beyond a little twisty section a narrower track takes us down to a corner in the wood, where we follow a path that starts down an eroded and slightly steep groove and leads onto an old road/track leading to Oughtibridge Lane. The only potential pitfall is that the path right down to the railway bridge does not use the firebreak - it starts a little further on. We pass a large Sainsburys store and cross Halifax Road at the lights, following the far pavement round onto Herries Road past more industrial buildings, sharp right onto Herries Road South (views of Hillsborough Stadium ahead) then left on Rowson Spring Road. More pavement walking along Neepsend Lane takes us across Rutland Road to a short riverside path which starts at Naomi's Corner and leads to the pedestrianised Ball Bridge, where we turn sharp right and cross the river, then turn left onto another riverside path....
Hugh Hudson
The route and the pathways are generally easy to follow and well signposted in most cases. Perhaps its just my feeling, not having completed the route starting at Stocksbridge, but it did seem that there was a lot more uphill trekking (some of which was quite steep) if you're starting out from Sheffield. It is not an 'accessible' route, as there are a lot of stiles (some very high or with awkward dismounts) and sections where gateways open into small streams with rocky beds that need to be crossed. There are also sections along the route from Hillsborough into the city centre where a small detour can take you on to pedestrian walkways that follow the route of the river with some better scenery....
George P
Also had to walk past a clay pigeon shoot at the top of that hill who were closer than I expected to the right of way line. Beyond the tower the path goes down a good farm track to reach Hill Top Lane, where we turn left. On reaching Don Hill Height, we turn right down the hill, then right again at the T junction and left into the fields on the signposted footpath. The road goes over a small hill, and just beyond the old railway bridge a surfaced path takes us down to the old railway, now the popular TransPennine trail, where there are usually plenty of walkers and cyclists at weekends, and maybe the odd horse rider....
Hugh Hudson
We cross a small slightly overgrown and muddy area with a couple of stiles then follow a field edge right and a path through the wood to reach Old Mill Lane, where we turn left down the hill. We follow the lane around the corner, and take the path right that descends steps into a field, crossing the Don on a sturdy footbridge. The path down the hill is quite good, but has a lot of steps and a few stiles....
Hugh Hudson
The first couple of miles are a flat walk along the trans pennine trail taking in pleasant countryside views. After you leave the trail, there's a short walk through some very picturesque countryside before a steady climb up a hill to the communication tower....
Rob G
Mill Lane, another quiet road starts the next climb and we could continue along this to Thurgoland but our route is off road so at a crossing path we continue the climb to pass over the top of the hill on which stands Hurtwaite Hall under which passes through the Trans Pennine Trail using a disused railway tunnel. The path continues to climb away from the hall alongside a stone wall then a track across cropped fields to arrive alongside the school. Crossing the main road we enter a park with a bonded surface path which quickly takes us to the meeting place at the Horse and Jockey opposite the village hall....
Ken
There's a barrier across the road and a squeeze gate to it's left. The squeeze gate is where you want to go. From there, its a long walk down Plank Gate. Towards the end of Plank Gate, you have to leave the main track as it goes uphill. The public footpath goes around the side of the gate (there's a very low stile). It's easy to miss the turn off (I did) at the bottom end of the wood. There is a place on this section where the path goes down to the river. After heavy rain it's entirely likely that the path goes *into* the river so you might need to backtrack. The path is easy to follow down to a bridge at Neepsend and it's all streets and pavements to the end. It's a bit twisty around Kelham Island, where you'll find lots of pubs and cafes, but it's easy to follow after that....
PeteS
This route takes the direct path onto the Trans Pennine Trail so stock up because there is nothing along the way. The path down started well along a fence line but gorse obstructed a direct route as shown on the map so it was a twist and turn looking for accessible gaps before locating a signed stile at the crossing track....
Ken
Ken added Pensto two, a new walk from Penistone to Stocksbridge
Walk this routeA good route but no link as plotted at Rumtickle Viaduct see Pensto-2...
Ken
Like so many this is a very mixed walk, urban streets offer a decent exit from Stocksbridge then a well used level waterside path with a good surface to a half way inn at Midhopestones. A quiet section of road then a short section of real field paths. Then after a path along the steep slope to the Little Don we share the road over the dam of Langsett Reservoir, sorry IRE, to reach the hamlet of Langsett with it’s extrovert tea shop opposite the Inn that does B&B....
Ken
Some great countryside on this walk with urban at each end. Go prepared for some mud and you will have an enjoyable walk with some great views and plenty of easy walking. I walked from Stockbridge, a town that is yet to grab me but it does provide views demanding that I escape to climb the hills for a good walk. Frost on the grass and falling leaves confirmed a winter walk but the steady climb kept me warm. Whaarncliffe Heath marks the summit of our walk and the path along the perimeter offers good views northwards....
Ken
Beyond Plank Gate there is no shortcut path along the right of way line so it is easiest to stay on the main path then traverse left on another good path over the dam of a small reservoir to join the good track above (there are plenty of alternatives, but none of them stick to the right of way/GPX line). We cross Woodhead Road and go a short distance right before taking the signposted farm lane down to Smithy Fold, where we follow the track right below the farm then use the first of several stone step stiles to enter the fields beyond. We cross another stone stile to leave the field, then follow the very wet muddy path by the wall right up to a muddy pasture. Cross this main road with care and join the pavement right along the south side....
Hugh Hudson
We soon leave the main road right, following Midhope Cliff Lane over the dam of the Langsett Reservoir - there is a pavement on the west side but parts of it were under water yesterday. This is a wide compacted gravel track that goes through trees and past an activity centre to reach the Underbank Reservoir dam, from which most of the route into Stocksbridge is on pavements (apart from a paved path with a few steps that goes from Cross Lane down to Churchill Road....
Hugh Hudson
As noted in other reviews, the railway crossing near Wharncliffe side is blocked. Ended up having to walk quite a long way around. Stoshe route 3 seems to avoid this issue....
Shez
A bright sunny day, with great visibility and so navigation was straight forward....
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan added Uppsto two, a new walk from Upper Derwent Visitor Centre to Stocksbridge
Walk this routeThere is however a better crossing about a mile further north which this route uses....
Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan added Stoshe three, a new walk from Stocksbridge to Sheffield
Walk this routeI walked this route in September 2023 and there are locked gates on either side of the railway crossing....
Tim Ryan
The quality of the surface varied, some sections were tarmac or gravel, but other sections were very muddy....
Ben
This amended route is very clear and accurate, an excellent way to walk from Langsett to Stocksbridge. The route (mostly) avoids roads and provides extensive views....
DaveP
Hugh Hudson added Lansto two, a new walk from Langsett to Stocksbridge
Walk this routeFrom Stockbridge it's an immediate climb away from the main road with the view across the valley improving all the way. The view then changes to the valley of reservoirs on the Ewden Beck. The contour walk towards Coumes Vale Plantation offers a stunning view over Oughtibridge towards Sheffield and the Beech tree leaves provide a golden carpet on the path. Initially with a green view into the valley although a brief sleet shower clouded my appreciation of it. I wondered why the route moves to the busy road, while our path is very open the Slow Way is surrounded by large car sales sites....
Ken
It takes you through a mixture of environments and nothing too challenging....
HCE12
Once you reach the road at Worrall, it's mostly a case of going straight along in the same direction, until you reach the Langsett Road turn-off: no navigation needed. At Wadsley, you'll pass the Sportsman pub and there's a paper shop across the road if you feel you've earned some sweeties. Just after that, on Langsett Road, there is the Hillsborough bus interchange. There is then a period of walking down beside the dual carriageway but once you turn off that into Kelham Island, you're in the city centre and you'll find increasing numbers of places to stop, shop or sit down. The path Eastwards out of Bolsterstone that parallels Sunny Bank Road goes along the northern edge of a copse. The other is, after coming out of the wood at Glen Howe Park, the public footpath turns South East and eventually goes through what looks like someone's garden gate to join the driveway that links to Raynor Sike Lane ( https://www.osmap.uk/#19/53.44133/-1.56132 ). I have written to the council to prevent a reoccurence, but if you should run into these despicable devil-birds, I would suggest doing as I did, which is to return to the exit from Glen Howe Park wood and instead extend your route along the westward path until you reach the road. Then you can go South and South East to Bent Hills Lane and Raynor Sike Lane and then East to rejoin the route at Acre Lane....
PeteS
Unfortunately part of the route where it left Plank Gate and crossed the railway line near Wharncliffe Side was inaccessible (the gate to the railway line was locked)....
Sam G
Maspiers added Stoshe two, a new walk from Stocksbridge to Sheffield
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Pensto one, a new walk from Penistone to Stocksbridge
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stocha one, a new walk from Stocksbridge to Chapeltown
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stoshe one, a new walk from Stocksbridge to Sheffield
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stothu one, a new walk from Stocksbridge to Thurgoland
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Uppsto one, a new walk from Upper Derwent Visitor Centre to Stocksbridge
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Stocksbridge’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SK2707398482
Lat / Lon
53.48238° / -1.59351°
Easting / Northing
427,073E / 398,482N
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