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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barnsley

Easy hikes and walks around Barnsley

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Exploring Barnsley on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Barnsley. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Needle's Eye Monument – Elsecar Train Station loop from Elsecar

5.90km

01:38

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Langsett Woods – Little Don River Waterfall loop from Midhopestones

4.56km

01:13

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Little Waterfall Stream – Ingbirchworth Reservoir loop from Ingbirchworth

2.93km

00:45

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Royd Moor Reservoir – Scout Dike Reservoir loop from Thurlstone

6.90km

01:49

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Manvers Lake – Manvers Boat House & Lake loop from Bolton upon Dearne

6.07km

01:33

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Wentworth Castle – Stainborough Castle loop from Stainborough

5.36km

01:28

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Cascade loop from Cawthorne

4.05km

01:06

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Snailsden Trig Point – View of Snailsden Reservoir loop from Hade Edge

5.46km

01:32

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Worsbrough Corn Mill – Worsbrough Reservoir loop from Worsbrough

2.92km

00:45

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Scout Dike Reservoir – Scout Dike Reservoir loop from Thurlstone

3.38km

00:52

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Barnsley

1. Needle's Eye Monument – Elsecar Train Station loop from Elsecar

2. Langsett Woods – Little Don River Waterfall loop from Midhopestones

3. Little Waterfall Stream – Ingbirchworth Reservoir loop from Ingbirchworth

4. Royd Moor Reservoir – Scout Dike Reservoir loop from Thurlstone

5. View of Manvers Lake – Manvers Boat House & Lake loop from Bolton upon Dearne

6. Wentworth Castle – Stainborough Castle loop from Stainborough

7. Cascade loop from Cawthorne

8. Snailsden Trig Point – View of Snailsden Reservoir loop from Hade Edge

9. Worsbrough Corn Mill – Worsbrough Reservoir loop from Worsbrough

10. Scout Dike Reservoir – Scout Dike Reservoir loop from Thurlstone

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