Thurgoland Boundary Walk

The Thurgoland Boundary Walk is a 9 mile circular route offering a unique chance to experience the diverse nature of part of the Barnsley Borough.

A mixture of tranquil open fields and dense woodland are interlinked with disused railways and winding country lanes to provide a varied and interesting route around the boundary of the South Yorkshire village of Thurgoland.

The route passes alongside the other Villages of Silkstone Common, Oxspring and Crane Moor. There's also the spectacular view of the River Don valley floor to the south where the meandering river is visible at certain locations.

The walk is mainly on public footpaths available for walkers only. The stretch along the Trans Pennine Trail is accessible to cyclists, horsriders, pushchair and wheelchair users.

The paths are generally good surfaces but some areas may be wet after rain or in winter (walking boots are recommended).

The route is hilly but has a good mixture of hard surfaces, pasture, woodland and short sections of road (take care when crossing the busy main roads).

- Taken from the official leaflet, an adaptation of which can be downloaded from the box on the right.