Short strolls
Follow this shorter walk for charming views of the surrounding farmland and enjoy the native oak woodlands around the reservoir. The path is riddled with tree roots in sections and can be boggy at times.
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Details
Location
North of Penistone.
Difficulty
2 out of 4
Route length
1.5 miles
Walking time
1.25 hours
Terrain & gradient
From points 1-2 on the walking guide along the eastern edge of the walk, the path is a wide surfaced track. As the walk continues past point 2, it becomes unsurfaced and can be muddy with lots of tree roots covering the path. There are no steps or stiles. Sturdy boots are recommended for this walk.
How to get there
By car
On-street parking is located near point 1 on Royd Moor Road, S36 7RD
From Penistone
Take the A628 heading West. After 0.7miles, take a sharp right heading into Thurlstone. Head uphill along Towngate and after 0.1miles, bear left onto Royd Moor Road. After 0.8miles, you’ll see a small car park on your right.
By public transport
Unfortunately, there are no public transport links for Royd Moor Reservoir.
Visitor information
To keep everyone happy and safe, please:
- follow government guidance
- don’t swim
- take your litter home
- stick to the path
- keep your dog on a lead
- clean up after your dog
- don’t light fires or BBQs.
Make a day of it
While you're here, why not try another walk?
| Walk | Distance | Difficulty | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 miles | 2 out of 4 |
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| 2 miles | 1 out of 4 |
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