Rotherham 2 – A Meeting of Two Rivers
About The Rotherham 2 Walk
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