Responsible WalkingThis walk uses just a few ofour many rights of way toaccess and enjoy thecountryside. A right of way isnot owned by the council, itis a right to pass over privateland. When you go out pleaseremember that almost all theland you cross is in privateownership, and someone’slivelihood will depend on thecrops and livestock there. Our countryside is not just abeautiful place, but aworking environment, pleaseplay your part by keeping ittidy for the people who walkand work there tomorrow.

Take a responsible attitudeinto the countryside, leaveonly footprints and take only photographs.

Follow the Country Code, happy walking!

The Village WalkHow do I get there?

Ulley Country Park hasexcellent bus links to otherareas in the Borough, for upto date information call the

All paths around Ulley areshown clearly on the OSExplorer Maps 278 -Rotherham and 279 -Doncaster. Why not pick upcopies at your local bookshopand devise your own walks. Doorstep Walk No:6

The Village Walk at Ulley Country Park

An easy way to explore the beautiful,local countryside on your ‘doorstep’.

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Traveline on 01709 515151 orvisit www.sypte.co.uk fortimetables. Cars can beparked at the visitor centrecar park for a small charge.The walk starts at the VisitorCentre in the Park.

Something to think about

As ever, this walk would notbe possible without the helpand enthusiasm of localfarmers and landowners.

We would particularly like tothank local farmer MichaelLongford and landowner LordHalifax who have dedicated anumber of permissive pathsthrough the CountrysideStewardship scheme. They areallowing the public access toland where previously noneexisted, and ask only that youfollow the country code andstick to the waymarked routes.

Remember that farmerslivelihoods depend on thesuccess of their land, pleaseplay your part by taking yourlitter home, sticking to the lineof paths and keeping dogs onleads through farmland.

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Any enquiries please ring 01709 822168

Remember to keep a track of where you are in thedescription, occasionallywaymarks get vandalised and we may not have had time to replace them.

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Walk No: 6 The Village Walk at Ulley Country Park.

Permissive Paths

Many farmers are happy to allowaccess along new paths providingthese routes are not claimed aspublic rights of way for all time, thisallows us to open up more of thecountryside for you and ensure thatthe farmers land value will not beaffected because of access.Watchout for other walks using thelandowners permission but alwaysremember to stay on paths and donot stray over land where you maynot only damage crops but disturbground nesting birds and wildlife.

Ulley village

Worth 40 shillings in the Doomsday Book, the settlementof Ollei, a ‘forest glade rich in owls’ was once in theownership of monks from Worksop. In the 17th centurythe village passed into the hands of the Halifax estate,and much of the farmland, including a large portion of theland you walk across, remains in the estate of LordHalifax, the Queens second cousin.

The Village Walk from Ulley Country Park

The map used is based on the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 mapping with the sanction of the controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright Reserved. LAO76287

Doorstep WalkShort, Easy tofollow and localTake a walk in the hills aboveUlley Country Park and explorethe historic village of Ulley.

■ Allow an easy morning orafternoon to enjoy thiswalk which takes you fromthe reservoir valley up intothe hills above, visitingpicturesque Ulley village.

■ Following ancient tracksand crossing rollingfarmland this land issteeped in history, thefields and lanes aroundUlley are rich in wildlifeand flora.

■ The Royal Oak pub atUlley is half way round thewalk, and refreshmentsare available at Ulley Country Park (please checkfor opening hours).

■ You do not need to read a map.

■ You do not need fancyequipment.

Just follow the GREEN Doorstep Waymark

Start in the car park facing the

visitor centre in the parkand head left, following the

path to the reservoir. Turn left along the reservoirpath and then stay on the

path as it heads right alongthe reservoir wall and by

the side of thewater.

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Keep goingstraight, along the

permissive path on the fieldedge, crossing another path at

one point (you will be returningthis way later as you come back

downhill) and eventually you willreach Stocket Lane, a hedge

lined ancient track. This lane isa bridleway, keep an eye

out for horses andcyclists on here.

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Turn right andhead uphill, along this

narrow country lane, whicheventually joins a farm track

and arrives finally at Penny HillLane, turn right, carefully

following the road. Soon you will arrive at Ulley Village (seesidebar). To take a sidetrip to

the Royal Oak pub in thevillage turn left along

Turnshaw Road.

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Head left, along the reservoir path,

this area is rich in dragonfliesduring the summer months.

Soon you will rejoin ReservoirRoad, turn right, taking care on

this short section of road. Once across the reservoir wallhead left along the path and

soon you will arrive back at the visitor centre

and car park.

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You may wish to check out moreof the paths Michael Longford andLord Halifax have allowed accessto on the Ulley Farmland Trail(Doorstep Walk 7), available fromthe Rights of Way team.

For more details, downloads ofalternative route descriptions andthemed guides check out our web-page on www.rotherham.gov.uk/prow

Head straightthrough the village, passingthe church of Holy Trinity on

your right, after a short time you willsee a track on your right between

houses, follow this route rememberingthat this is the house access road, pleaserespect the residents privacy. The path soon enters farmland – head straight

downhill until you reach the edge of thestream, you have been here earlier.

Head left along the stream and backinto the wood and meadow,eventually you will rejoin the

path around thereservoir.

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Pass through gorse and into the wood,

the path follows the streamand soon enters a meadow, followthe waymarks straight ahead, but

bearing away from the wet meadowbottom by the stream. Pause for amoment to admire the wood and

meadow, rich in flora and fauna, upuntil recently this land was private,but thanks to the landowner andlocal farmer the pubic can now

enjoy this beautiful areaalong this permissive

path.

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Carefully cross the road and

head straight, followingthe path around the upper

reservoir, cross a small woodenfootbridge and then look out

for a path on your leftheading away from thereservoir and towards a

wood, follow thispath.

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