Swinton – Traces of Industry
About The Swinton Walk
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 Victoria Cross
Distance: 6.4 km / 4 miles
Duration: 1.45 hours
Terrain: Woodland paths and urban walking
Nearest Car Park: On street parking around the Swinton Locks area – please park considerately
Voice over by: Rachel Walker (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
Written by: Swinton Archaeology Group
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Swinton Lock to Rockingham Pottery
Rockingham Pottery to St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church to Fitzwilliam Street
Fitzwilliam Street to The Crossley Brothers
The Crossley Brothers to The Masonic Lodge
The Masonic Lodge to Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library to Swinton Station
Swinton Station to the Dearne & Dove Canal
The Dearne & Dove Canal to the Don Pottery
The Don Pottery to Swinton Lock