Sheffield Walking Group

C3 (17 miles): An epic walk taking in a mostly high level route above and around Howden, Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. From Heatherdene we cross the Ashopton viaduct and then up Crook Hill, across Bridge-End and Rowlee Pastures to Alport Castles. For the brave there will be an added extra going up The Tower, while the rest can admire the view. Next we drop down to Howden Reservoir and along the waters edge on the Western side to Slippery Stones, then down the Eastern side to the top of Derwent Reservoir and Abbey Brook. We strike uphill again to Lost Lad, taking in the spectacular views from there, on to Derwent Edge before a final descent to the Ladybower Inn and a well deserved pint.

A1 (8 miles): An exploration of rural Rotherham - yes it does exist! An easy stroll from St. John's Church in the village of Laughton En Le Morthen, crossing the crest of Slade Hills, through fields and woods to the impressive ruin of Roche Abbey. We return via the village of Firbeck.

A1 (7 miles): As always, an absolute doddle - we get off the bus at Moscar Lodge and bimble along Stanage with its great views of the Peak District. Hopefully ice creams at Burbage Bridge before the amble down Burbage Rocks to Fox House for many anniversary pints.

Catch 11:10 am bus number 273 from Sheffield Interchange (please check website for changes nearer the time).

B2 (10 miles): A very gentle start following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way from Rowsley to Darley Dale. At Darley Bridge we leave the Way and wander, all too briefly, through Wensley Dale (cracking toast, Grommit!) before starting back over Stanton Moor, taking in the Nine Ladies stone circle (and possible pub stop in Stanton in Peak) on the way back to Rowsley.

A2 (8 miles): A route from Grindon which takes in verdant green lanes, the heights of Throwley Moor, the spectacular limestone valley of the River Manifold and a return back to the picturesque village of Grindon.
Our route passes by Ossam's Hill farm which sells their own organic beef and lamb; worth phoning in advance to check what they will have for sale.

B3 (9 miles): From the summit of the Snake Pass, we walk a short distance along the Pennine Way then turn off on to the Doctors Gate path. Crossing the river we head up off the main path via Little Clough to Dowstone Clough then cross the moor towards Torside Castle. From here we join the Pennine Way past Bleaklow Head and back to the cars.

B2 (10 miles): We head off down Bishops lane then climb up over to the Goyt Valley then down and along Errwood reservoir. We then go back up over the moor and off to Solomons Temple before heading back down to the car park.

C3 (15.5 miles): Starting in Castleton we proceed up Cave Dale before making our first ascent of Mam Tor. At Hollins cross we drop into Hope Valley, going via Edale, to ascend Grindsbrook Clough to the other side of the valley. We then walk along the top before climbing down Jacobs Ladder, go through Barber Booth and re-ascend back to the other side via Chapel Gate track. At this point we make our second and final assault on Mam Tor before descending back to Castleton.

B1 (10 miles): A saunter through the villages, woods and fields south of Sheffield, starting from Holmesfield and visiting Unthank, Millthorpe, Moorhall along the way; then turning down past the Linacre reservoirs and through the Holmebrook valley all the way into Chesterfield for a pint or two before the train home.

A2 (7 miles): Starting at the Lodge Moor bus terminus, we walk PAST the Sportsman pub and start a nice bimble through the woods overlooking Rivelin Dams, before we cross the dam (and the road) for a gentle ascent to Rails. From there we walk back down into Rivelin Valley, along the river until we hit the Coppice Farm Shop and the Rivelin Inn. There, we stop for a swift pint before the last leg into Stannington to catch a bus back into town.

Note that we are catching the number 51 bus to the walk start after meeting at the University car park.

A1 (7 miles): Starting on The High Peak Trail before crossing over fields to the pretty village of Monyash. Returning along part of The Limestone Way to Flagg.