Nice footpath heavy route out of town, up the hill to the A6195 just before Blacker Hill. There is scope for an alternative route which bypasses the awkward and -to me- slightly off putting ‘saw mill and machinery’ area; for example at the A6195 crossing, instead of turning right and walking up Blacker Hill, turn left and take the path alongside High Royd farm, and then continue past Barrow Farm (this was recommended by a local man out walking his terrier); or from the same path, turn right onto the disused railway track between High Royd and Blacker Hill - this option would make a stile free (and cow free) route...

Jane Taylor

I'm not sure about the meeting place serving the wider Worsborough and the route could be improved for wheels but an enjoyable walk. Turning into the main shopping road I wondered if the meeting place had been poorly located because a perfect looking seat and bus shelter was the first thing I saw....

Ken

Road and urban paths from here to a good meeting place at Hoyland....

Ken

It might be possible to use the grass slope alongside the steps but an alternative route may offer a path slope....

Ken

Note that I have not walked all of this route - I created it after failing to follow WORHOY 1 from Hoyland to Worsbrough, and I wrote a more detailed review of that one with a few pictures. I am fairly confident that this route is easier to follow, but can't vouch for the quality of the paths on the section I didn't do....

Hugh Hudson

Starting at Worsbrough, we follow High Street up to the junction with Bank End Road. A couple of steps lead up to the junction, we cross Bank End Road and the path up the hill is immediately opposite, a paved path with a lot of short flights of stone steps....

Hugh Hudson

From the river Dove onwards the rest of the road up the hill into Worsbrough is easy, though the right of way left of the road is nearer than the OS map suggests (i.e. you use the "path" not the green right of way on the OS Explorer map)....

Hugh Hudson

There are a number of flights of steps, one of which to avoid an area of mud at the southern end of Dearne Valley Park. It would be great if someone local shared a step and mud free alternative....

danravenellison

This could be a good Slow Way, but the route follows public rights of way that are overgrown and not accessible....

danravenellison

There are dropped kerbs to cross roads but few controlled crossings and the vehicles were travelling fast especially as I had to cross A61 slip roads on the Barnsley inner ring road with no marked or controlled crossings....

Mick Nott

Really lovely walk and most of it is on footpaths away from roads which is great. I took my Dad and he enjoyed taking photos of the flowers and the trees....

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