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A chance to get a bit of exercise and enjoy the countryside, (hopefully) before the weather gets too bad and the evenings draw in.

Meeting at the Elephant & Castle, Hemingfield at 12:00. Those that fancy a hearty brunch to fortify themselves for the day ahead can arrive earlier and sample the breakfast menu. Once finished at the E&C we will follow the old canal towpath to Elsecar and visit the Market Hotel. On leaving Elsecar we will follow the footpaths to Wentworth and spend some time at the Rockingham Arms and the George & Dragon. To finish the day, we will walk to the Horseshoe at Harley.

The total distance is approximately five miles over rolling country, mostly on footpaths.

Timings: Meet at The Elephant & Castle at 12:00 (earlier for brunch, individuals to make their own bookings). Step off at 12:30.

Public Transport: The number 67a bus departs Barnsley Interchange at 9:17 and arrives at Hemingfield at 10:22. The number 67 bus departs Barnsley Interchange at 10:37 and arrives at Hemingfield at 11:24. The number 2 bus departs from the A6135/B6090 junction (about 500 metres from the Horseshoe) at 16:28, 17:32 and 18:31 and takes about 35 minutes to reach Barnsley Interchange