Walk leader: John Fogg

Date: 28/08/2026

Difficulty: Leisurely

Start time: 10:15

End time: 16:30

Start and end point: Outside Silkstone Common railway station (Knabbs Lane side)

Start point - What 3 Words: ///watched.replying.living

Distance (in miles): 10

Ascent (in meters): 300

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description: 

Starting from Silkstone Common station we head through Silkstone Fell woods, before picking up the Silkstone Wagon Way for a couple of miles. Then it's paths across farmland to reach Cannon Hall country park which will be out lunch stop with time to use the cafe, visit the farm shop etc. We then take a different route back to the station using paths through the villages of Cawthorne and Silkstone.
On the return to Silkstone, there is an option of a couple of miles circular to find the Huskar Memorial, a part of local history.

Please be aware that this will be a muddy or boggy walk (requiring sturdy walking boots),

Public transport or car sharing options: 

Take the 09:35 train from Sheffield to Silkstone Common arrives 10.12. The walk leader will travel by train and we will depart shortly after the train's arrival. Return journeys are hourly.
Please offer lifts in the comments. There is on street parking near the start point; please get considerate of local residents.