COME & enjoy THE Trans Pennine Trail Penistone-Dunford Bridge Trans Pennine Trail conservation volunteers Penistone – Dunford Bridge Welcome to your Trans Pennine Trail! Running between the lively market town of Penistone, and the rising slopes of the Peak District at Dunford Bridge, this part of the Trans Pennine Trail offers the perfect day out for families – and for anybody who likes to walk, ride their bike or amble along on a horse, away from busy roads. Entirely off-road, and with a new all weather surface, the Trail follows the winding path of the old Woodhead railway line, which used to link the towns of Sheffield, Penistone, and Manchester. With its attractive picnic areas, information panels, and extensive views, it is difficult to believe that this route was once one of the worst railway accident black-spots in the country - so much so that passengers believed Penistone was an unlucky place to cross the Pennines! Now free of the bustle and noise of the railway, the route boasts a wealth of wild flowers, and offers a trip out of everyday life into the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. How many wild flowers Bullhouse will you find? Railway Disaster 1884 TPTcv is working with Barnsley MBC to encourage wild flowers on this part of the Trans Pennine Trail. Wild flowers provide an important source of food for butterflies, bees and other insects, and flourish on this old train line because the soil is not too rich. Bird’s foot trefoil Lotus corniculatus An important source of nectar and pollen for bees. The place, which will be ever memorable as the scene of the accident… Low/Creeping, Flowers May to Sept. Field scabious Knautia arvensis Was used to treat scabies. Medium/Tall, Flowers July to October. Eyebright Euphrasia sp Used in herbal medicines especially to help sore eyes. Low/short, Flowers June to October. There are lots more wild flowers on the Trail, check out the information panel at Keeper’s i Cottage to learn more... Bullhouse Railway Disaster 1884 The place, which will be ever memorable as the scene of the accident… Today Bullhouse Bridge is a peaceful place, where you can share a picnic and enjoy the fine view; the only noise is from people passing by along the Trail. In 1884 Bullhouse Bridge was a very different place: heavy steam trains passed regularly, carrying goods and passengers to Manchester and Sheffield. On Wednesday 16th July 24 people lost their lives when the railway carriages in which they were travelling fell over the embankment and crashed onto the road. Local people hurried to help - colliers, the local doctor, and even the schoolchildren from Millhouse Green ran to the scene of the accident. Read their stories today at Bullhouse Bridge, discover what it was like to be a passenger, i and find out what happened next... Trans Pennine Trail conservation volunteers The Trans Pennine Trail CV Penistone – Dunford Bridge Penistone – Dunford Bridge (6m/9.6km) The 215-mile Trans Pennine Trail is a cross-country route between Hornsea and Southport – much of it off-road. The multi-user route is the result of a unique Trains approach the busy market town of Penistone over a magnificent Grade II 29 arch viaduct; the town has its own partnership between 26 local authorities; it opened to the public in 1985. The main lively cinema, an interesting range of markets, shops and route, and its north and south links, are key parts of the 14,000-mile National Cycle cafes, and an award-winning market building with the largest Network (NCN) developed by Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity. 627 oak frame in the country. For further local information, This section of the Trail rises very gradually towards Dunford Bridge, including rail and bus services, go to www.visitpenistone.co.uk running across stunning countryside in an area studded with fascinating Barnsley places to visit, and interesting things to see – Leeds, Sheffield and Huddersfield Royd Moor A628 Manchester are all less than an hour away. view point Original railway crossing – keeper’s Thurlstone Penistone cottage PH P PH PC 68 Wogden Foot Nature Hazlehead Bullhouse Millhouse Site of Reserve Bridge Bridge Green Winscar goods yard PH H Reservoir Bullhouse Old Finkle Street Chapel Leapings Car parking can be found near Wortley Dunford engine situated behind the Lane shed & Bridge A616 coal drops supermarket off Back Lane H P and Stottercliffe Road. IL Hazlehead ANS PENNINE TRA Bridge Mine 62 TR Station Water Site of Wild Key to symbols Project Flowers P Bullhouse Bullhouse Campsite Colliery Railway PH Pub This section ends at Dunford Bridge, where trains used to enter the A628 Disaster Cafe 3-mile long Woodhead Tunnel. The Trail rises steeply to cross over Shop Cycle hire & repairs Windle Edge, reaching the highest point on the TPT (435m/1427 feet) PC Toilets Cycle Penistone 01226 761212. before descending again into Longdendale. A628 A616 Main Access Point Mobile repair service P Parking Wortley Cycles 0114 288 8853. Approx Mile Marker York Hornsea The Trans Pennine Trail network Telephone Langsett H Horsebox Parking Leeds Selby P PH PC Hull Sheffield Bus Stop Southport N Wake eld Bench with view Barnsley Penistone Seating Manchester Doncaster W E Liverpool Rotherham Information Panel Stockport Sheeld www.transpenninetrail.org.uk Picnic Area S 67 www.sustrans.org.uk Langsett National Cycle Chester eld Reservoir Network route number Water Activities Cycle Hire DISCOVER The funding for this leaflet has been made available For a more detailed map EAST PEAK through the Rural Development Programme for England, of the area we recommend the which is jointly funded by Defra and the European Union. OS Explorer Map - (1:25 000) Dark Peak area, sheet OL1. Bike hire... it’s a great way to explore the Trans Pennine Trail Based at It’s for Hire in the centre of Penistone, we’re directly next to the TPT with lots of parking, a repair centre and handy cafe on site. Here’s what we offer: • Bike hire – a great range for men, women & kids • Group bookings or packages with bikes and a qualified cycle leader • Bike practise sessions – for those who’ve not been on a bike for many years, or never! • Nature and local history trails Contact Cycle Penistone for further details or to discuss the perfect package for a family or group Tel: 01226 805255 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cyclepenistone.org.uk Cycle Penistone, St Marys Street S36 6DT Penistone & District Community Partnership Cycle Penistone Registered Charity 1112840 Registered do you enjoy using the Trans Pennine Trail between Penistone and Dunford Bridge? Trans Pennine Trail conservation volunteers is a voluntary group which looks after every aspect of the Trail between Penistone and Dunford Bridge, from cutting back trees and vegetation, to repainting signs, and picking up litter. We hold workdays on the first Saturday of every month and during the week. come and join us! • Get some fresh air and exercise • Meet new people • No experience needed (equipment provided) • Free tea, coffee, and biscuits • Families welcome for more details call 07704 333445 contact the TPT Office on 01226 772574 or visit www.tptcv.co.uk Trans Pennine Trail conservation volunteers CV Penistone – Dunford Bridge.