Sport and leisure

Walking is a great form of exercise and good for your mental and emotional wellbeing.

There's a range of fantastic places to walk in Barnsley, from countryside footpaths bordering the Peak District, to multi-user trails such as the Trans Pennine Trail.

With paths through woodland, parkland, reservoir trails and nature reserves, there's something to suit everyone.

Walking routes

Take a look at the following websites to find some walking routes in Barnsley:

You can also follow our 'miles without stiles' walking routes below.

Miles without stiles

Miles without stiles walking routes are well-surfaced, easy access routes without stiles, steps or steep gradients. Walks are categorised either as suitable for all, for many, or for some.

Routes for all

  • Gradients will be no more than 1:10.
  • Surfaces will be tarmac or compacted stone with a diameter of 1cm or less.
  • Routes are suitable for pushchairs and unassisted wheelchairs.

Take a look at our following routes for all:

For many

  • Gradients will be up to 1:8 on newly built sections.
  • Surfaces will be stone of 4cm diameter or less. These are suitable for assisted wheelchairs and more robust, all-terrain type equipment.

For some

  • Slopes greater than 1:8 will have improved surfacing or handrails.
  • Stone surfacing will be less than 10cm in diameter and steps or breaks less than 10cm in height.
  • Suitable for robust all-terrain type equipment and off-road mobility vehicles.

Route maps

For copies of other miles without stiles routes in Barnsley, email publicrightsofway@barnsley.gov.uk.

Find a walking group

There are groups across the borough running regular walks for fun and fitness. These are often organised by community groups or charities.

Search for 'walks' on Live Well Barnsley to find a group near you.