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Trans Pennine Trailconservation volunteersPenistone – Dunford Bridge

Trans Pennine Trail conservation volunteers(Penistone – Dunford Bridge) is a voluntary group which looks a� er all aspects of the Trail between Penistone and Dunford Bridge. Workdays are heldon the � rst Saturday of every month, and duringthe week. Why not come and join us?!

for more details call 07704 333445contact the TPT Office on 01226 772574visit www.tptcv.co.uk or find us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/tptconservationvolunteers

• Get some fresh air and exercise• Meet new people, Families welcome• No experience needed (equipment provided)• Free tea, co� ee, and biscuits

HELP US LOOK AFTERthe Trans Pennine Trail

between Penistoneand Dunford Bridge!

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Cycle Penistone

Penistone & District Community Partnership

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01226 805255www.cyclepenistone.org.uk

Local Cycle Hire & Repair services

Today Bullhouse Bridge is a peaceful place, where you can share a picnic and enjoy the � ne view; the only noise is from people passing by along the Trail.

In 1884 Bullhouse Bridge was a very di� erent place: heavy steam trains passed regularly, carrying goods and passengers to Manchester and She� eld.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.

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Read their stories today at Bullhouse Bridge: discover what it was like to be a passenger, and � nd out what happened next...

The place, which will be ever memorable as the scene of the accident…

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Running between the lively market town of Penistone, and the lower slopes of the Peak District at Dunford Bridge, this six-mile section of the Trans Pennine Trail o� ers 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 o� -road, and with a new level surface, the route follows the gently rising path of the old Great Central Railway, winding through glorious countryside, with stunning views across the valley.With two attractive picnic areas, an enchanting Magic Wood, and four new sculptures, it’s di� cult to believe this quiet route was once one of the worst railway accident black-spots in the country - or that Penistone was considered an unlucky place to cross the Pennines!Now free of the bustle and noise of the railway,the route boasts a wealth of wild � owers, ando� ers a trip out of everyday life into the peaceand tranquillity of the countryside.

Welcome to yourTrans Pennine Trail!

To celebrate the arrival of the Tour de France in Yorkshire, in July 2014, Barnsley Museums commissioned four professional artists to create sculptures. Over 550 children and adults from all around the Borough joined the artists, and helped to create the sculptures: weaving wire and willow, and creating individual pieces of mosaic.

Near Hazlehead Bridge Station you’ll discover a newly created Magic Wood: a place where children can explore the winding paths and let their imagination run wild with magic ideas...

discover Art & MagicALONG THE Trail!

TPTcv is working with Barnsley MBC and Sustrans to encourage wild � owers on this part of the Trans Pennine Trail. � e wild � owers thrive on the lime supplied by the ballast of the old railway, and provide an important source of food for butter� ies, bees and other insects.

CommonSpotted-OrchidDactylorhiza fuchsiiVanilla is derived fromthe seed pods of orchids.15-60cmsMay-August

Eyebright Euphrasia spFrom the Greek for ‘gladness’; in mythology, the linnet used Eyebright to clear the sight ofits young. Low-growingJune-October

How many wild flowerswill you find?

� ere are lots more wild � owers on the Trail: check out the information panel at Keeper’s Cottage to learn more...

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Bird’s Foot TrefoilLotus corniculatusAn important source of nectar and pollen for bees.10-40cms May-September

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� e Trans Pennine TrailPenistone – Dunford Bridge (6m/9.6km)

Opening o� cially in 2001, the 215-mile Trans Pennine Trail is a coast-to-coast route between Southport and Hornsea, extending to 370 miles including its north and south links. Most of the route is included in the 14,500 mile National Cycle Network (NCN) developed by Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity. � e multi-user route, which is largely o� -road, involves a unique partnership between 27 local authorities, overseen by a national o� ce in Barnsley.

� is section ends at Dunford Bridge, where trains used to enter the 3-mile long Woodhead Tunnel. � e Trail rises steeply to cross over Windle Edge, reaching the highest point on the TPT (435m/1427 feet) before descending again into Longdendale.

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� is lea� et has been produced by Trans Pennine Trail conservation volunteers(Penistone - Dunford Bridge) with � nancial support from Barnsley MBC Public Rights of Way.

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� is section of the Trail is just over 6 miles (9.6 km) long and rises very gradually towards Dunford Bridge, running across stunning countryside in an area studded with fascinating places to visit, and interesting things to see - Leeds, She� eld and Manchester are all less than an hour away.

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Information Panels, showing Penistone facilities and access points, can be found at Tesco, Market Place, and the Paramount Cinema.

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Trains approach the busy market town of Penistone over a magni� cent Grade II 29 arch viaduct; the town has its own lively cinema, an interesting range of markets, shops and cafes, and an award-winning market building with the largest oak frame in the country. For further local information, including rail and bus services, go to www.visitpenistone.co.uk

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