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Wharncliffe Crags – Wharncliffe Crags loop from Wharncliffe Side

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Barnsley
Wortley

Wharncliffe Crags – Wharncliffe Crags loop from Wharncliffe Side

Moderate

5.0

(2)

18

hikers

Wharncliffe Crags – Wharncliffe Crags loop from Wharncliffe Side

02:52

10.3km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

52 m

The Walsgrave Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub newly renovated in 2025. Nice selection of beers, good food, dog friendly and a nice outdoor area to the front and rear. Highly recommended

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2

5.66 km

3

6.07 km

Wharncliffe Crags Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

It's not easy to get up there. It's a tough fire road type climb 80% of the way then through a gate on to a single track trail that takes …

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4

6.38 km

Wharncliffe Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous views but very windy!

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5

6.62 km

Wharncliffe Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wharncliffe Crags is a gritstone escarpment north-west of Sheffield and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The area spans several miles and includes Wharncliffe Woods, home to diverse wildlife …

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6

7.39 km

Wharncliffe Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Step out onto the rock for a beautiful view over the valley.

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7

7.62 km

Not a gravel section. Definitely one for the mountain bikers who like navigating boulders

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B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.41 km

1.18 km

897 m

438 m

278 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

3.04 km

774 m

689 m

286 m

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Wednesday 8 July

30°C

16°C

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