Fitzwilliam to Bolton-Upon-Dearne Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 13 to 14 miles along the Houghton Main Branch from Fitzwilliam station to Bolton-Upon-Dearne station. Take the train to Fitzwilliam, follow the path and catch the train back from Bolton-Upon-Dearne.
- Distance
- 13 to 14 mi
- Time
- 4.5 hours
- Train back
- 20min
The walk
From Fitzwilliam station, walk to the Houghton Main Branch and follow the path for 5.7 miles to Bolton-Upon-Dearne. Getting to and from the path adds 6.0 miles away (about 7.5 to 8 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Bolton-Upon-Dearne back to Fitzwilliam take from 20min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Fitzwilliam from the cities
- LeedsFrom 25min
- SheffieldFrom 48min
- YorkFrom 58min
- DurhamFrom 1hr 48min
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 49min
- LeicesterFrom 1hr 55min
- NottinghamFrom 1hr 59min
- NewcastleFrom 2hr 5min
Good to know
How long is the Fitzwilliam to Bolton-Upon-Dearne walk?
About 13 to 14 miles from station to station: 5.7 miles along the Houghton Main Branch and 6.0 miles away (about 7.5 to 8 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Fitzwilliam to Bolton-Upon-Dearne?
About 4.5 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Bolton-Upon-Dearne to Fitzwilliam?
By train: the quickest journey from Bolton-Upon-Dearne back to Fitzwilliam takes 20min.
How do you get to Fitzwilliam by train?
Fitzwilliam is 25min from Leeds, 48min from Sheffield, 58min from York and 2hr 14min from London by train.