The walk will start at the Underbank Reservoir near Stocksbridge. After following the reservoir for a short distance we begin a long gradual climb above Knoll Brook. This pretty wooded hillside brings us to the edge of Whitwell Moor with more panoramic views. Near Salt Springs Farm we turn west, high above the Ewden valley, and head onto Barnside Moor.
We then pass Ewden Height along a moorland track towards Shaw Clough before turning north on to Gilroyd Lane. Then continuing past the Midhope Reservoir and into the pretty hamlet of Upper Midhope. From here we descend past Langsett Reservoir into our lunchtime destination Langsett village. There are a pub,cafe and toilets available here.
After this break we head east and join the trackbed of an old disused railway line used in the construction of the reservoir, We then turn north along Ochre Dike and past Nether House to Hartcliffe Hill There is the option to climb the hill or use the footpath around the base to meet up to our final break point at Hartcliffe Brow.
From here we begin a gradual descent into Penistone via Bank House Farm with long views of the Don valley below. We link up with the Trans Pennine Trail taking us into the heart of the town for a 5.00pm coach departure home.
In the morning the coach departs from the "Staff of Life" pub in Sutton-in-Ashfield at 9.17am and from the Bancroft Lane end of Stockwell Gate outside Asda in Mansfield at 9.30am There are other pick up points en route. The coach fare is £14. For further information please ring Sharon on 07811661104 or John on 07749164455. Alternatively visit our website www.suttonramblingclub.com