Rotherham 2 – A Meeting of Two Rivers

Rotherham 2 – A Meeting of Two Rivers

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 what the Boston Tea Party has to do with the town and the connection to New York.

Distance: 4.3km/2.7miles

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours without stops

Terrain: Flat, pavement walking involving some road crossings. Some steady inclines.

Nearest Car Park: Pay and Display, George Street, S60 1EY

Voice over by: Steve Cooper (Friends of the Chapel on the Bridge)

Written by: Karen Eynon (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
The author is grateful for the assistance of Steve Cooper and the Friends of the Chapel on the Bridge

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Rotherham Train Station to the Chapel of Our Lady on the Bridge

Chapel of Our Lady on the Bridge to Rotherham Minster

Rotherham Minster to Imperial Buildings

Imperial Buildings to Rotherham Town Hall

Rotherham Town Hall to Moorgate Road

Moorgate Road to The Florence

The Florence to Thomas Rotherham College

Thomas Rotherham College to Moorgate Cemetery

Moorgate Cemetery to Boston Castle

Boston Castle to Canklow Woods

Canklow Woods to Old Sheffield Road

Old Sheffield Road to The Old Market

Old Market to Rotherham Train Station