Dalton walks

Barnsley and Rotherham may not be amongst the first places to spring to mind when planning a walk. However the area has many attractive rural locations including one of the country's finest houses, Wentworth Woodhouse, which is passed on this walk. The house featured in the TV series "The Country House Revealed" which visited stately homes not open to the public.

This walk explores the Rivelin Valley which lies to the west of Sheffield. The route includes a short section within the Peak District National Park. This walk goes out from Malin Bridge along the top of the valley side and comes back along the river.

A short walk in a rural area close to Sheffield along footpaths. Reasonably signposted but care is needed to keep on track. Apt to be muddy. Sheep, horses and sometimes cattle are likely to be encountered.

This walk follows a section of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and explores the countryside to the west of this town. The route also includes Wharncliffe Crags which offer some fine views.

Nice walk from South Elmsall to Hemsworth Bypass passing by fields, hills and parks.

Easy walk from Henswmorth Bypass to Anglers Country Park using mostly Wakefield Way.

A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.

A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.

A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.

The Thurgoland Boundary Walk is just under nine miles long and takes in part of the upper Don valley as well as some of the tributaries of the river Dove. The route includes a short section on the old Dove Valley railway above the Silkstone tunnels and the route crosses the old Woodhead rail route twice.

This Barnsley walk starts in Silkstone and includes an old waggonway, the Cannon Hall country park and sections of the Barnsley Boundary Walk and the Penistone Boundary Walk.

Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station using mostly Wakefield Way.

This an easy, relatively flat circular walk south of Wakefield. It makes use of a disused railway line and the Newmillerdam Country Park - beautiful woodlands and rolling countryside.

Lovely walk from Notton to West Bretton Country Park passing on some Wakefield Way section.

A circular walk around Ackworth. You'll pass The Dando Way, Brackenhill Quarries, Constitution Hill, Hessle Hall and Water Mill.

The Cawthorne Boundary Walk is a 14 mile circular walk usually starting at the Village Hall. I have broken the roughly into 4 parts smaller of approximately 3-4 miles radiating from the village, enabling the walker to walk the village boundary in part over 4 walks or the complete boundary in 1. I pick up a public footpath close to the center of the village, opposite Beatson House restaurant and next to the Methodist Chapel.

A steady uphill walk across farmland and through woodland providing views in High Hoyland back down towards Cannon Hall and Cawthorne. An easy downhill return across farmland.

A hilly walk to a pretty village and historic private house, with two picturesque fords to add interest.

A lake- and streamside stroll in a wooded valley with distant views of Chesterfield’s twisted spire.

Hills, woods, streams and villages: a varied hike around the Barlow valley.

Nice walk from Anglers Country Park to Notton passing by wood, hill and dam.

The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the Wakefield Metropolitan District. It takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past.

An easy, circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and good footpaths with some field side grass walking.

Nice walk with superb views of the East Pennines from the top of Windmill Hill.

Much of the walk takes place over an area of restored opencast mineral workings.

Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Bushcliff Wood.

Easy walk around the Newmillerdam and Chapelthorpe.

Nice and easy walk passing by The Walton War Memorial and using mostly the Wakefield Way.

Nice walk from Walton along railways and through Walton Colliery Nature Park.

Lovely walk from Walton to Haw Park using Trans-Pennine Trail.

Lovely walk from Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill.

Starting from Bretton Country Park Visitor Centre, this walk will lead you to Horbury Bridge through woodland, Overton and Middlestown.

A short and easy circular walk around Featherstone Library.

A short walk around a playing field in Featherstone.

A short and easy circular walk from Featherstone Library.

A quick and lovely walk to (re)discover Featherstone.

A walk full of interest and contrast, from prehistoric rock art to grand architecture to classic Derbyshire gritstone.

See Nelson’s Monument and the Three Ships - a short walk with lots of interest and great views over Derbyshire.

Pleasant woodland and moorland walking with two contrasting edge walks and more great views.

A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park to the Sandal Castle and back passing on the other side of the lake.

A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park and around Sandal Castle.

This walk start at the large common at Heath, then take you along footpath and bridleways to the smaller commons at Warmfields, Goosehill and Kirkthorp where you can discover the hidden gems such as pond at Goosehill or the village stocks, last used in the 1860's, at Kirkthorp.

A circular and easy walk mainly along River Calder.

A circular walk from St George’s Centre passing by Mormon Church.

A circular walk with superb panoramic views from the top of the hill.

Nice walk from Horbury Bridge along River Calder to Kirkhamgate using mainly Wakefield Way and Kirkless Way.

An easy circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.

An easy, circular walk, mainly on pavements and good footpaths.

An easy walk mainly on roadside pavements and green footpaths alongside field edges.