Royd Moor Reservoir, Thurlstone, South Yorkshire
Date: Sunday, 12th May 2024
Start time: 09:45
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles
Walk description
A lovely wander featuring varied terrain around the edge of two reservoirs before heading to Royd Moor view point to admire the view and then back down into the valley and up the other side to Hartcliff Hill where we will stop for lunch with lovely views overlooking Langsett Reservoir.
After lunch a gentle stroll down the hill into Thurlstone, then through the village and back to the car park at Scout Dike.
There are some short sections of road walking on quiet ‘B’ roads on this walk.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: Car Park, Scout Dike, A629 Huddersfield Road, Penistone, South Yorkshire.
Parking: As above.
GPS Coordinates: 53.5403074, -1.644001
Grid Reference: SE 23559 04898
What3Words: regulates.treaties.tribune
Nearest Postcode: S36 7GF
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