Mexborough – Sappers, Poets & Pirates
About The Mexborough Walk
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 age of industry, the creation of the canals and building of the railways.
Distance: 5.4km/3.4 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Terrain: Flat, mostly on pavement and involving some road crossings. Part of the walk is on unpaved public foot-paths and tow-paths.
Nearest Car Park: Mexborough Train station or on-road parking closer to starting point.
Voice over by: Josh Laidlow (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
Co-written by: Rob Dalziel (Don Catchment Rivers Trust) and Sally Hyslop (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
The authors are grateful for the assistance of Julia Ashby and the Mexborough & District Heritage Society.
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Download and listen to a description of the Mexborough – Sappers, Poets & Pirates walk
The Ferry Boat Inn to Castle Hills Park
Castle Hills Park to Doncaster Road
Doncaster Road to Cross Gate Road
Cross Gate Road to College Road
College Road to Dolcliffe Road
Dolcliffe Road to Bank Street
Bank Street to Main Street
Main Street to Wath Road
Wath Road to Talbot Road
Talbot Road to Meadow Way
Meadow Way to the River Don
River Don to the South Yorkshire Navigation
South Yorkshire Navigation to the Ferry Boat Inn