For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Barnsley. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Barnsley
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Birley Edge, Greno Knoll, Hall Wood circuit
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.2 km
2:30 h
274 m
274 m
A circular walk from Grenoside village, taking in some splendid views.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Langsett Short Walk
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.4 km
2:01 h
113 m
113 m
Short walk around Langsett Res, Peak District National Park
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Langsett reservoir loop
Difficulty
difficult
5.7 km
1:35 h
117 m
120 m
Keeping within sight of the reservoir, shoreside and up on the moors (purple in Aug/September) - a great day out.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Route to Dambusters
Difficulty
moderate
22.6 km
6:16 h
559 m
559 m
Nice walk from north of Ladybower, Derwent Reservoirs.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Wharncliffe Craggs from Finkle St
Difficulty
easy
10.6 km
2:46 h
138 m
143 m
Walk up a track before joining Wharncliffe Craggs then circum-navigate Wharncliffe Chase to return to the car park.Uphill and downhill gradients but nothing too steep.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
The Trans-Pennine 100
Difficulty
moderate
159.9 km
43:41 h
3,196 m
3,193 m
The LDWA’s showcase event for 2022, starts and finishes in South Yorkshire and has over 50 miles in the Peak District
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Howden Moors, Peak District
Difficulty
difficult
29.3 km
8:01 h
461 m
460 m
If you’ve got legs of steel and want to make the most of the Peak District’s long summer days, take on this long moorland challenge with Ben Winston. TRL0076
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Langsett Reservoir circular
Difficulty
moderate
8.5 km
2:21 h
170 m
181 m
A moderate walk taking in woodland and moorland with some stunning views.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Langsett Reservoir
Difficulty
easy
5.7 km
1:37 h
120 m
121 m
Very Dog Friendly.Lovely walk with well defined paths with sign posts of where to go and then maps which show you other possible routes.
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Howden Edge from Langsett circular
Difficulty
moderate
18.6 km
5:07 h
375 m
375 m
A lovely walk over the moors starting off from Langsett Reservoir with a well defined path for the most part except for across the top of the moors where a phone or GPS is handy to keep to the route.
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Snailsden Edge, Ramsden Clough, and Dead Edge End by Phil
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Photo: Phil T, Community
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Photo: Phil T, Community
Photo: Phil T, Community
Photo: Phil T, Community
Photo: Phil T, Community
Photo: Phil T, Community
June 13, 2022
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Three Ethel's on this route. We did it backwards. It was a windy day so the moorland wasn't as enjoyable at it could have been but we only saw one other couple. The sun came out more for the second half, the route was more sheltered in places, and still minimal traffic. Pick a nice clear day and enjoy some stunning views. Note that there are temporary closures to the Open Access Land so check here first http://www.openaccess.naturalengland.org.uk/
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When did you do this route? June 11, 2022
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Trans Pennine 100 on 14th April 2022 by Julia
May 24, 2022
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Snailsden Edge, Ramsden Clough, and Dead Edge End by lisa
February 27, 2022
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