The Top 20 Attractions around Cawthorne
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Cawthorne. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cawthorne is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Langsett Reservoir
Highlight • Structure
Langsett Reservoir is a lovely place to walk around and is moderate loop with great views across the reservoir. You can also use this as a base to explore longer …
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Newmillerdam Lake
Highlight • Natural Monument
Newmiller Dam is the lake created by the dam for the new mill :-) The village is called Newmillerdam as in New Mill on the Dam.
The dam was built …
The dam was built …
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The Strines Road (North to South)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Beautiful tarmac, gruelling hills. Some say it's easier North to South, whilst others prefer the grueling gradient of Deliverance... Whichever way you go, you've still got a long ride home. …
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California Quarry Remains
Highlight • Historical Site
The remains of the California Quarry which closed in 1936. Green Moor stone was used outside the Houses of Parliament and the City Hall in Sheffield. Locally it is to be found in the Clock Tower War Memorial in Stocksbridge.
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Newmillerdam Lake and War Memorial
Highlight • Viewpoint
no skills required
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Cut Gate Track
Highlight • Trail
This ancient track was used by farmers in the Upper Derwent and Woodlands Valley to take their livestock to the nearest market, which was at Penistone. The Cut Gate track …
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Barnsley Canal Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
Just love riding down here
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Dean Dike in Morton Wood
Highlight • Forest
Morton Wood offers a delightful stretch of woodland walking beneath a bright green canopy and alongside the babbling brook of Dean Dike.
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Silkstone Waggonway
Highlight • Monument
Easy walking on good surfaces. Keep an eye out for the remains of the Silkstone Waggonway. The Waggonway is one of the oldest plate ways in the country, built in …
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Plank Gate – Wharncliffe Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
Follow the national cycle network don't deviate from the beautiful gravel path.
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Pugneys Country Park Lake
Highlight • Rest Area
Cafe has re-opened 10am till 3 pm at the moment
Toilets are open too
Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England …
Toilets are open too
Pugneys Country Park is a 250-acre park located on the A636 between Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England …
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