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The Hempdyke

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2.6 miles
Moderate terrain
01:15 hours
2 difficulty
circular
Walking type

Start - Car park on Henderson Avenue, next to Sainsbury’s, DN15 7RQ

  1. 1
    Leave the car park and turn right along Doncaster Road, pass High Ridge Sports School and cross Avenue Vivian.
  2. 2
    Turn right along Sherwood Vale, go through the metal kissing gate, along a surfaced path through Hempdykes. Ignore side paths.
  3. 3
    Turn right up the road (Ferry Road) crossing at the pedestrian island refuge.
  4. 4
    Turn left into Foxhills Road passing the Cocked Hat Hotel.
  5. 5
    After passing Foxhills Technology School take the first turn on the right into Reginald Road.
  6. 6
    Before reaching the T Junction with Crosby Avenue turn right into an enclosed access tarmac way which emerges into Sheffield Park Avenue near a bend.
  7. 7
    Turn right and shortly left into Sheffield Park, following the path straight across.
  8. 8
    Leave the park, crossing the road (Ferry Road) turning right along the road and shortly left into Henderson Avenue.
  9. 9
    Cross The Green, continuing along Henderson Avenue back to the start.
Please note: routes are created by volunteers and may change due to ground conditions. Start points and landmarks are directional guides only and may be near or on private property.

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