Heritage Walks

Walk summary: A short, historical walk around the heritage of the market town of Doncaster. You will visit the river, canal and railway, all of which helped the town...

Walk summary: A pleasant walk around the village taking in the River Don. This mainly flat walk traces the boyhood home of a World War Two flying ace, the...

Walk summary: A short walk around Conisbrough, taking in the myths and legends of the area. With excellent views of the castle, follow in the footsteps of the painter...

Walk summary: A walk taking in historical and natural features of the Don Gorge, including Sprotbrough weir and fish pass, the lost village of Levitt Hagg, stunning views from...

Walk summary: A historical walk through Mexborough and along the River Don. The walk explores the evolution of Mexborough from its origins as a small iron-age settlement to an...

Walk summary: A walk around the town of Swinton taking in the remains of the pottery industry, historic buildings and canals and the memorial to a World War II...

Walk summary: A short, mostly flat historical walk through Rotherham town centre, passing some of the oldest buildings in the town including an original 15th century merchants house Find...

Walk summary: A flat walk through the town centre and up a steady incline to the highest point of Rotherham with substantial views of Rotherham and Sheffield. Find out...

Walk summary: A short pavement walk around this once heavily industrialised area with grand buildings from the 18th & 19th century Distance: 2.6km/1.6 miles Duration: approx. 1 hour Terrain:...

We would like to thank the following organisations for their help writing, producing and inspiring the Heritage Walks: The Don Gorge Community Group with special thanks to Mick and...