Conisborough Challenge

 Wednesday 29th May 2024.            Conisborough Challenge 

As the title suggests today’s adventure for the Lads was a tough but rewarding experience to say the least. It was a decision hastily put together due to inclement weather conditions forecast for their intended destination of Malham, a location in North Yorkshire. South Yorkshire was the preferred choice as weather conditions were more favourable, so a re-visit to the village of Conisborough was put in place. This time the Lads would take on a scenic riverside walk starting at the railway station, it would include a visit to the impressive viaduct structure that spans the river Don, a former railway bridge from by-gone days. A few moments were spent here admiring the fantastic views in all directions which included a glimpse of the previously explored castle here in Conisborough.

From this vantage point the lads now descended the pathway leading to the river’s edge and follow the tarmac path that runs close to the riverside, this next stretch of their journey seemed to go on for ever , in fact it would be over an hour before they reached the Boat Inn, a riverside pub set in a prime location close to the villages of Sprotbrough and Warmsworth, suburbs of Doncaster.

We sat in the courtyard of the Boat Inn for a brief moment, mainly to rest our aching legs and study their menu only to find it didn’t meet our requirements, too expensive. So gathering up our belongings we ventured a little further in search of a pre-suggested cafe up in the village of Warmsworth, getting there was going to be a short uphill struggle through a wooded area before we reached the open road and finally the outskirts of the cafe only to find that it had closed at 2 pm. It was now 2:20 and with all our bellies rumbling it was a hasty dash to a nearby bus stop and take the 2:27 back to Doncaster and seek some relief for our hunger courtesy of the various food outlets situated on the upper floors of the shopping mall. Relief at last and time to rest awhile before our 15:26 train journey back in the direction of Leeds from whence we all came !.

John, Colin, Brian and Mark boarding the 10:21 train in Leeds, Derek joined the train at Wakefield leaving Glenn and Dave to jump on board at Sandal/Agbrigg, the train arrived at Doncaster 11:07 then a wait of about half an hour before we traveled the short distance to Conisborough a journey of about 7 minutes or so, once at the station it was study the map and off we set on this rather lengthy adventure taking in all the aspects of the surrounding countryside etc.

What a Great Adventure full of intrigue and surprises along with the odd misfortune ( food wise)

A distance of approximately 5 miles walking.

Cheers Everyone