3.84mi Wombwell Circular Walk
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A 3.84-mile circular walk in and around Wombwell, near Barnsley in South Yorkshire. The area combines urban paths and nearby countryside shaped by its coal-mining past.
Walk at a Glance
Distance: 3.84 miles
Location: Wombwell, South Yorkshire
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
The Walk
A 3.84-mile circular walk around Wombwell, taking in town paths and nearby countryside. The existing account describes it as easy to moderate.
A Bit of Local History
Wombwell appears in the Domesday Book, but the town grew considerably through the coal industry.
Wombwell Main Colliery opened in 1855 and Mitchell's Main in 1883. The area's industrial legacy is still visible in its landscape.
Original Komoot Route
Explore More Yorkshire
See South Yorkshire Walks and the Yorkshire Walks collection on The White Shire.
Another recorded route: 3.6mi Elsecar Circular Walk.
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