In weather far more favourable than the post Eunice conditions this weekend, we were delighted to take the Sheffield writer David Bocking on a tour of the Upper Don. Bathed in glorious sunshine (remember that), we took Bocking by bike … Continued
The Upper Don Trail Trust received strong support from a local Labour MP and a Government minister in a Parliamentary debate today. The Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough MP Gill Furniss secured a Westminster Hall debate about the Trail and how … Continued
A little-known public footpath received some overdue TLC on Saturday when volunteers from Friends of Wardsend Cemetery, Friends or Parkwood Springs, Sheffield Litter Pickers and the Upper Don Trail Trust combined forces.The ancient footpath, which follows a small stream called … Continued
Joint statement from the Upper Don Trail Trust and Cycle Sheffield This week, Sheffield City Council’s Planning and Highways Committee approved a new retail centre opposite the Hillsborough football ground on Penistone Road. Developers now have planning permission for retail … Continued
If you’ve been walking, running or cycling along the Don riverside then chances are you’ve also been on sections of the wonderful Trans Pennine Trail. You can help them make the national trail even better by giving them feedback in … Continued
Would you like to get more involved in the work of the Upper Don Trail Trust? We’ve achieved a huge amount since we relaunched in 2019. Construction or other improvements are underway at many places along the planned route. Now, … Continued
Community volunteers have blitzed part of the Upper Don Trail that was blighted by fly-tipping and litter. Around 25 people gave up their time to clean up the riverside along Club Mill Road at Neepsend. They recovered a huge pile … Continued
Thanks to everyone who “came along” to our 2021 AGM on Zoom this week. We had a fascinating evening, featuring really interesting talks about the history of the River Don between Club Mill Road and Wardsend Cemetery. Our Trust chairman … Continued
From a new active travel bridge at the heart of Kelham Island, to extended countryside bridleways on the edge of the Peak District! We’ve a year of exciting progress to report at the 2021 Upper Don Trail Trust annual general … Continued
The Upper Don Trail Trust and Cycle Sheffield have joined forces to press for radically improved active travel routes near Hillsborough football ground. We’re urging Sheffield City Council planners to insist on segregated cycleways and safer road crossings as part … Continued