Winscar Reservoir, Dunford Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Date: Sunday, 14th May 2023
Start time: 09:45
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles
Walk description
After walking down Swinden Lane (track) and crossing the A628 Woodhead Road, we follow the Snow Road and turn NNW down Woodland Clough towards Upper Windleden Reservoir. There is a short road walk on the Trans Pennine Trail before crossing the dam wall at Winscar Reservoir where we’ll have lunch. The return journey traverses the hill, passing through the hamlets of Townhead, Carlecotes and Soughley.
This is a moderate route with clear trod paths throughout.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: Flouch Car Park, Whams Road (A616), Langsett, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Parking: As above.
GPS Coordinates: 53.5072429, -1.6994476
Grid Reference: SE 20031 01215
What3Words: overhear.stared.tonality
Nearest Postcode: S36 4AA
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