Section 2 of 5, Sheffield Country Walk
Totley to Hollow Meadows
10.6 miles (17.1 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SK 306 797. Finish: SK 234 884. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 488 m of climbing and 303 m of descent; highest point 455 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Totley.
- Bus stops
- Totley Cross Sythes, 50 m from the start. Directions SK 307 797Baslow Road/Totley Hall Lane, 80 m from the start. Directions SK 307 797Baslow Road/Cross Scythes, 80 m from the start. Directions SK 307 798
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions SK 305 798Car park, 230 m from the start. Directions SK 308 797Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions SK 304 800
Getting back
The section finishes at Hollow Meadows. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Moscar/Manchester Road, 470 m from the finish. Directions SK 238 881Manchester Road/Moscar, 480 m from the finish. Directions SK 238 881Manchester Road/Moscar Lodge, 640 m from the finish. Directions SK 231 879
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 45%, gravel and tracks 33%, paved or flagged 11%, grass 11%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 12 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 135 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 0.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Cricket Inn, Totley: 0.4 miles in.Fox House Inn, Upper Padley: 3.2 miles in. Seats outside.The Crown Inn, Totley: 0.1 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
- Café
- Longshaw Café, Upper Padley: 3.3 miles in, about 250 m off the way. Step-free.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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