Heritage Walks
Hatfield Colliery
For centuries this river has shaped life in the Don Valley. Long before the pit wheels turned at Hatfield Main, these waters powered mills, irrigated farmland, and carried goods through the region.
But in the twentieth century, Hatfield would become known for something else entirely - coal.
Hexthorpe Riverside Retreat
This trail explores Hexthorpe's Industrial and Leisure heritage, following along the river Don, exploring Hexthorpe Flatts Park and concluding with a woodland loop around a historical wetland.
Distance: 2.6 miles / 4.2 Kilometres
Don Aqueduct Circular
This gentle waterside trail explores the network of historic canals and waterways that helped shape the industrial landscape of South Yorkshire. It includes crossing the Don Aqueduct, a marvel of engineering where two waterways meet. Along the way, you’ll discover locks, working waterways, historic churches and peaceful landscapes.
Distance: 2.7 miles / 4.3 Kilometres
Medieval Trail
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Sprotborough – Tales of Knights & Heroes
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 footsteps of Sir Walter Scott and the places that inspired his novel, Ivanhoe
Distance: 2.45 Miles / 3.95 Kilometers
Doncaster – Growth of a market town
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 to grow and prosper.
Distance: 2.6 Miles / 4.19 Kilometers
Conisbrough – Castles & Crossings
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 JMW Turner who painted and sketched local scenes including the Walker family’s canon boring works
Distance: 1.5 Miles/ 2.35 Kilometres
Don Gorge – A Landscape Reclaimed by Nature
A longer 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 Conisbrough viaduct and the wildlife of Sprotbrough Flash.
Distance: approx. 4.5 miles / 7 Kilometres
Mexborough – Sappers, Poets & Pirates
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 JMW Turner who painted and sketched local scenes including the Walker family’s canon boring works
Distance: 1.5 Miles/ 2.35 Kilometres
Swinton – Traces of Industry
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 Conisbrough viaduct and the wildlife of Sprotbrough Flash.
Distance: approx. 4.5 miles / 7 Kilometres
Rotherham 1 – Cannons
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 JMW Turner who painted and sketched local scenes including the Walker family’s canon boring works
Distance: 1.5 Miles/ 2.35 Kilometres
Rotherham 2 – A Meeting of Two Rivers
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 Conisbrough viaduct and the wildlife of Sprotbrough Flash.
Distance: approx. 4.5 miles / 7 Kilometres
Sheffield – Industrial Sheffield
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 JMW Turner who painted and sketched local scenes including the Walker family’s canon boring works
Distance: 1.5 Miles/ 2.35 Kilometres