Responsible Walking Public Paths in Rotherham Any enquiries please ring are clearly shown on the OS 01709 822932 This walk uses some of www.rotherham.gov.uk Explorer Maps Nos. 278 and our many rights of way. Remember to keep a track 279. Why not pick up a copy A right of way is not owned of where you are in the at your local bookshop and by the council, it is a right description, occasionally devise your own walks. to pass over private land. waymarks get vandalised When you go out please and we may not have remember that almost all the had time to replace them. Doorstep Walk No:19 land you cross is in private ownership, and someone’s Key An easy way to explore the beautiful, livelihood will depend on local countryside on your ‘doorstep’. 19 Walk No: 19 the crops and livestock Produced on Recycled Paper The Thorpe Salvin Trail there. Our countryside is not just a beautiful place, but a The Thorpe Salvin Trail working environment, please play your part by keeping it tidy for the people who walk and work there tomorrow. Take a responsible attitude into the countryside, leave The Thorpe only footprints and take only photographs. Salvin Trail Follow the Countryside Code: How do I get there? n Be safe - plan ahead and Unfortunately Thorpe Salvin only follow any signs has limited bus links to other Produced by RBT Design and Print – Tel 01709 823550 n Leave gates and property areas in the borough, for up to as you find them date information call traveline on n Protect plants and animals, 01709 515151 or visit www.sypte. and take your litter home co.uk for timetables. REF: 44219/2010 n Keep dogs under close The walk starts at the Parish Oven control public house. 19 n Consider other people Produced by the Rights of Way Team. ‘CPRE Design Commendation: Doorstep Walks’ Chesterfield Canal Chesterfield canal built in 1777, deals, timber, groceries, etc. into Doorstep Walk The Thorpe Salvin Trail skirts the southern boundary of the Derbyshire. The stone for the Palace borough and its towpath (known of Westminster was quarried in South Short, Easy to as the Cuckoo Way), forms part of Anston and transported via the canal. 6 this Doorstep Walk. Originally the Walk canal ran from the River Trent at It was fully restored by British follow and local underneath Bridge 35 West Stockwith, Nottinghamshire to Waterways in conjunction with English 5 Head along and then double back onto Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Partnerships and Planning Services, the towpath with it, using the steps provided. although it is currently only navigable Take a walk through the the canal on your Cross over the canal and enter The canal was built to export coal, as far as Kiveton Park ancient woods of Thorpe right, passing underneath back into the wood. As soon limestone, and lead from Derbyshire, 4 As you Bridge 34 (Mind your head). as you are in the wood, take iron from Chesterfield, and corn, The restoration of the Thorpe treble Salvin and along the continue through the Continue past the weir and the right hand path that runs locks (below) was completed in 2003 Chesterfield Canal, on this woods, look out for another over the boardwalk with parallel with the canal. The waymarker post guiding you white handrails. Eventually path will be waymarked circular 3 mile walk. Thorpe Salvin down the path to your right. Take you will reach “Thorpe for you with orange For more details, downloads of alternative route care as you walk down the slope Top Treble Lock”. arrows. descriptions and themed guides check out our n This route is around three The name Thorpe derives from the Norse for an as you may find some tree roots outlying farmstead, while Salvin refers to 13th century growing out of the ground. web-page on: www.rotherham.gov.uk/prow At the bottom of the slope, miles long, but allow at lord of the manor Ralph Salvin. Thorpe Salvin is also 7 The path home to Thorpe Hall (shown on the front cover), you will come to a stone bridge which takes you over the more or less mirrors least a couple of hours or built in 1570 and said to be the inspiration for canal and onto the the line of the canal until Keith Ayling so to enjoy this circular “Torquilstone” in the novel “Ivanhoe” by Sir Walter tow path. the fence line takes you Scott. The now ruined mansion was built for Henry away from the canal and out Keith Ayling, who was the Chairman walk. Sandford who died in 1582. Heraldic panels on the of the wood. When you come gatehouse point to the date of construction being out of the wood, turn right and Hawks Wood & of the Chesterfield Canal Trust for n follow the track past the water The Parish Oven public 1565-82. In 1636, the hall was bought by Edward 3 18 years, died in March 2010. Osborne. When his descendant Thomas Osborne After a short treatment works, this track Old Spring Wood house on Worksop Road is will take you back to the became Duke of Leeds, he moved out to a grander stretch of hedge lined Old Spring and Hawks Wood are ancient The beautiful stretch of canal, steps that you used a good base for the walk, property in Kiveton Park, and the hall fell into disuse. path, take the set of steps woodlands dating back to at least 1600. This leading down to a metal gate. earlier. including 23 locks, between It was partially demolished in the 1820s, with only the means that there has been continuous tree however check opening Then follow the track by the canal south front now remaining. cover since that time. For this reason ancient Shireoaks and Kiveton and enter Hawks Wood. As you times before planning your follow the track for approx 200m, 8 woodlands are one of the most important land Park was restored The rectangular-towered parish church of St Peter, Walk back types for nature conservation in England. journey. a predominantly 12th-century structure with 15th- you will arrive at a waymarked up the steps and during this period. century additions, is emblazoned with Norman carvings, junction in the path. Turn right here re-trace the first part Hawks Wood and Old Spring Wood are and walk along the edge of the n and has been nominated among England’s 1,000 best of the walk back to The very different in character. Hawks Wood has You do not need to read a wood. As you walk you will It is a fitting memorial Parish Oven. Remember many young trees with a diverse ground flora churches. be able to see the remains map. to watch for traffic to a canal champion. of Thorpe Hall in the whilst Old Spring is very dark because of the Thorpe Salvin is also home to Sheffield Aero Club, 2 As you reach as you walk back distance. closely growing older trees. More information n You do not need fancy probably the longest established flying training school the edge of the along Worksop about these woodlands is available by calling Road. equipment. and airfield in South Yorkshire. It celebrates its 75th village, you will see a gap Streetpride on 01709 822177 or visiting the anniversary in 2010. The airfield can be found on in the hedge on your left, council’s website. Netherthorpe Road. with a kissing gate and a Rights 1 Start at The of Way Sign. Follow this path Just follow Parish Oven public by the side of arable farmland the ORANGE house. Turn left out of adjacent to Old Meadow Wood. the car park and head out of The path will take you to Doorstep the village on Worksop Road, another kissing gate in past the Recreation Ground. As the corner of Waymark there are no footways along the field. this stretch, carefully use the road edge. Please keep an eye out for traffic, especially if you are walking with children. The map used is based on the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping with the sanction of the controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright Reserved. LAO76287.