Wentworth Woodhouse and Elsecar Heritage Centre (linear walk Meadowhall to Elsec

Walk leader: John
Co-leader: Liam
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 09.45
End time: 16.00
Start point: Meadowhall railway station car park (adjacent to platform 2)
End point: Elsecar railway station
Distance (in miles): 11
Ascent (in meters): 300
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description:
We start from Meadowhall interchange (meeting at the station car park next to platform 2) from where we pick up the TransPennine trail for a couple of miles before heading in the direction of Kimberworth Park and Scholes. We then cross Wentworth Park visiting some of the follies and lakes in the grounds and will stop for our packed lunch somewhere in the park.

In the afternoon we pass the impressive Wentworth Woodhouse and walk through the village of Wentworth where we may have some free time to explore or visit the pub (time dependent). The final part of the walk takes us past Elsecar Reservoir to the heritage centre and the station from where there are regular trains back to Meadowhall and Sheffield.

Please note that this might be a muddy/boggy walk, so sturdy walking boots are advised!

Public transport or car sharing options:
Meadowhall interchange is well-connected by various bus, train and tram options from Sheffield and the wider area.

Return travel: trains twice per hour from Elsecar back to Meadowhall and Sheffield. If driving, either park at Meadowhall station car park and take the train back to your car. Alternatively, park at Elsecar and take the 09.31 train (arrives 09.42). We will wait if this train is late, but otherwise please be ready to ensure a prompt departure at 9.45 to make the most of the day!

Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, as well as food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.

Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks, there is no need to contact us in advance, and as long as you have a place on our Meetup booking system you can just show up. Non-members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/faqs.