British Walking Federation

 ALONG THE CLIFFTOPS ORGANISED BY SOUTH YORKSHIRE STROLLERS

CONTACT: Brian Whitaker, 25 Rutland Place, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8PU      Tel: 01226 210730     Email: chairman@bwf-ivv.org.uk

DISTANCE: 10km
ENTRY FEE: Walkers at £1.00 each (Cheques made payable to South Yorkshire Strollers)
AWARD: Badge at £2.50 each
START VENUE: The Old Station Car Park   Map: Landranger 94  GR: NZ955055
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport to the start venue

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Leave the Station Car Park opposite the public toilets and turn left towards the main road.  Go left and then turn right along the residential road (signposted ’Cleveland Way’)to reach gate to cliff path

Q1       What is the name of the house to the left of the gate?

Go through the gate and follow the cliff path, passing the sigh to the railway path.  You will soon pass the Rocket Post Field.  In the Rocket Post Field there was a post that was used to practice sea rescues.  A rocket with a line attached was fired to a to a stranded ship and the survivors would climb the rope to safety.  Continue to follow the cliff path to reach a Caravan Park.  Turn left and walk uphill through the Caravan Park. 

Q2       On reaching the Tea Shop opposite Reception, what is the name of the Caravan Park as shown on the sign?

Leave the Caravan Park and walk along the lane towards another caravan park and just before reaching it turn left onto the old railway track.  Follow the railway track back to the Car Park. 

When you have completed this trail please use the  Permanent Trail Entry Form

The organisers are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or damage to property.  Every effort will be made by the organisers to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event.

This trail is registered until 31 December 2010.