Due to the Sunday railway service I am only able to arrive at 10:15 in Silkstone Common. This was anticipated but not appreciated; it is forecasted to be today up to 25 degrees, and I would rather have started at 05:00 than at 10:30. It is a phantastic summer day, again with many people enjoying the easy trail. Easy, again? Yes, shortly after departing from Silkstone Common the trail uses, again, a former railway track for many straight and flat kilometers. The surrounding is lovely, although with very few views due to the bushes and trees along the tracks.

just a sign

After 22km the village of Harlington is crossed; there is a pub but I have plenty of water and snacks with me and I continue my way. After the village the trail finds automatically the former railway track. This section is situated about 15 meter higher than the surrounding fields and It would have offered a splendid view of the landscape, if it was not for the bushes and trees.

nice surroundings

After 29km the trail goes steep down the hill towards the River Don, for the next 4km. It follows the river, which is very slow and peaceful, except for the hush of (far away and nearby) traffic. After crossing the M1 motorway the trail goes up to a hill to the inevitable former railway track for the final 4km.

up the steps, towards the next former railway tracks

Again easy, straight and a bit boring. I finish today at the busy street from Doncaster to Bentley. There is no bus stop at this location, I walk 1km towards the railway station to the nearest one.