Starting from the plague village of Eyam, we will walk via the Riley graves to Forggatt where we will assend up on to Froggatt Edge. From here we will stroll down to Longshaw for a spot of lunch and the on to to Endcliffe Park via Houndkirk Moor and Porter Brook. Although there is a cafe at Longshaw, it can be very busy so I recommend that you still bring lunch and plenty of water to drink, especially if it is a warm day.

This walk starts at Fox House Inn where we head towards Stanage Edge via Upper Burbage Bridge.

We walk past Moscar Lodge and Sugworth Hall past Sugworth Tower towards Strines Reservoir. We have some good views of Strines and Dale Dike Reservoirs as we head towards Low Bradfield.

Warning: This is a post brunch walk, there may be opportunity to dine in Bradfield at the walk end but bring something for afternoon tea to keep you going.

The ridge between Ladybower Reservoir and the Hope Valley is bisected by the River Derwent, so we get to climb it twice for some great views on both sides. We warm up with a gentle stroll along the shore of Ladybower Reservoir, before doubling back up the slopes of Win Hill. After crossing the river at Bamford Mills, we wind our way up to Bamford Edge for a fantastic view of Ladybower and Crook Hill, before descending back to Yorkshire Bridge.

Let's take advantage of the long days and the long weekend by staying out after the walk for dinner at the Yorkshire Bridge. Check the menu and let me know if you want to eat when you book on, and I'll give the pub an idea of how many of us there'll be. Afterwards we'll have half a mile to walk back to the cars. It should still be light, but bring a torch just in case. Don't worry if you don't drive and don't want to eat at the pub - there is a bus back to Sheffield after the walk. Those staying late will need a car.

Meet outside public toilets in Tideswell. From Tideswell we will walk through Peter's Dale, Monks Dale (wet rocky path), Miller's Dale and Cressbrook Dale before returning to Tideswell.

An ascent of the high part of the Dark Peak, coming from Chinley in the west: including the high points of Chinley Churn, Mount Famine and Kinder Scout. This is a linear walk from Chinley to Edale (where there is a welcoming pub where we can delay taking the train) so remember to get a return to Chinley.
If the weather is very good, there is a possible extension out of the vale of Edale over Lose Hill to finish at Hope station instead, adding in the great ridge to the tour.

SWG are heading to the Yorkshire Dales to do an iconic national challenge, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. The challenge is to do three of the Yorkshire Dales' highest peaks within 12 hours; that's 24 miles and 1600m of ascent. The route takes in the sweeping landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and covers Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and finally Ingleborough (724m), before dropping back down to the village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

This walk is only open to SWG/Ramblers members.  When booking on please include your Ramblers number. As with all SWG walks you can book on the walk up till 6pm the night before, although I highly recommend booking on a few weeks before so that lift sharing can be organised.

Accommodation

Due to the walk start time (7.30am) and the 2 hour drive from Sheffield I have booked 10 spaces at Ingleton YHA just 20mins from the walk start.  The accommodation is booked for Friday 10^th to Sunday 12^th May at a cost of £50 each.  These 10 spaces are available on a 1^st come basis.  Feel free to book your own accommodation if you wish.  The plan is eat and celebrate in one of Ingleton’s local pubs after completing our challenge. If you would like to book a place please complete this form.

Training

Not only is this a long walk, the route covers 1600metres of ascent across some rough ground. We advise doing a few longer walks (around 18+ miles) in preparation and make sure you are capable of completing the challenge.  There are many good longer walks in our walk programme.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the 1949 National Parks Act a rally is being held in the historic Winnats Pass, scene of the 1932 mass rally, from 14:00-16:00. Speakers will include: David Blunkett, President, South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire Area of Ramblers, Sue Hayman, Shadow Environmental Minister, Andrew McCloy, Chair of the Peak District National Park, Hilary O’Grady, Director General of the National Trust, and Maxine Peake, actress and activist and star of the recent film Peterloo, and Ruth George, MP for the High Peak.

To mark the occasion, and to take part in the rally, Doncaster Ramblers will start the 8 mile leisurely walk at 10.15 from Hope and visit the iconic Ward’s Piece and the Great Ridge to Mam Tor before descending to Castleton for toilets and lunch. After lunch members can make their own way to the rally, where there will be marquees and a band as well as the speakers. The return walk will follow the path via Goosehill Hall into Castleton and then the path alongside Peakshole Water back to Hope.

Starting at the Sportsman Lodge Moor pub we will walk through Fox Holes Plantation, walking along the stream's edge before heading up to Rod Side. Taking in views of Hallam Moors, the walk will join Stanage Edge. Walking along the edge we will be able to take in some amazing views of the peaks (weather permitting!). We will then head down towards Redmires Reservoirs. Heading around the reservoirs to make our way back to the Sportsman Lodge Moor for a well deserved drink.

Just a little note: depending on the weather it may be a little boggy near Moscar Lodge, so please come prepared.

 It’s Easter again and that can mean only one thing. It’s time to hunt Easter eggs!

For those unfamiliar with the Easter egg hunt, you will be in teams of 6 and you and your team have to decipher the coordinates and find the chocolate eggs that are placed all around Padley Gorge, Longshaw and Totley Moor. You will be racing against the other teams, the first to make it to the finish will win an Easter egg each

You can either form a team of your own or the Easter bunnies will allocate to one.

To sign up message David and pay just £2 into the SWG account.

36 spaces available

This is a lovely circular walk from Hathersage that first traverses the slopes on the south side of the valley, via Leadmill Bridge, Callow Farm, and Offerton Hall. We then cross the River Derwent at the stepping stones below Offerton, climbing the other side of the valley to Nether Hurst and Green's House, before returning to Hathersage via Bronte Cottage and Baulk Lane. Weather permitting we should have lovely views on both sides.

Optional tea and scone to follow at Outside cafe in the village. If the weather obliges we can also have an ice-cream stop halfway round at Thorpe Farm! Very wet weather may make the stepping stones impassable, in which case I will offer an alternative route.

Starting on a scenic (and nicely flat) path through Tideswell Dale, this walk follows the windy valley of Miller’s Dale before turning sharply and not quite as steeply as you’d expect at Water-cum-Jolly to join the Monsal trail. And just when you thought it’ll be flat and boring, we face two tunnels and a steep ascent to Priestcliffe Lees for a glorious view of the whole valley. From there it’s back down to the village of Miller’s Dale (with optional stop at the old Train Station) and up through the beautiful limesone slopes of the quiet Monks Dale. And then it’s just a mile or so back to the car park, with a pub stop in Tideswell!

This is one walk that’s bound to be muddy in parts, so please bring appropriate walking attire.

A circular hike around the Moss Valley. We start at the edge of the city before making our way to Povey Farm continuing along the bridleway before joining the Dronfield path. We pass 2 more farms (Sicklebrook and Trowayhall for those counting) before reaching the Gate Inn. This pub has a no muddy boots policy so we may end up having our lunch break at the cafe (Wards of Troway) opposite. We then head back across the valley passing the fishing ponds of Geerlane Farm before passing through Ryall's Wood back to the start point.
Note: Some of the bridleway is likely to be on the muddy side so expect some hard going at times.

Starting and Finishing at the Grouse pub on the A625 towards Froggatt, a pleasant walk with good moorland views along White Edge to Curbar Gap and back via Froggatt and Curbar crags (approx 2 hours).

Park on the road just below or above the Grouse pub for free, or in the Hay Wood car park (National Trust = paid) and walk back up to the pub. We can have a coffee/tea/drink afterwards if people want to.

This walk chronicles the mental breakdown of Robin of Loxley following the sudden death of his chief lieutenant. Starting the walk at Fox House and heading around the edge of the Longshaw estate, Robin Hood's Well, and Little John's Well. We then turn to cross the ancient woodland in Padley Gorge before heading up Burbage Moor, but before we can reach Stanage Edge and Robin Hood's Cave, tragedy strikes! Little John's funeral is being held in Hathersage, where his grave stands in the churchyard.

After this, Robin Hood became more reclusive and left the Merry Men to wander alone on Offerton Moor. Other people would occasionally see him wandering, staring at the ground, a pose that became known as 'Robin Hood's Stoop'. He even avoided Maid Marian and Friar Tuck, who would sometimes search the moors for him. Sometimes they would see him, but he'd always hurry out of sight. "Looks like Robin Hood's Cross," they'd say as they gave up and took the path down into Bradwell.

Somewhere different, down beyond the M1 towards Mansfield we start at Pleasley Pit with an optional look round the museum if it's open, then circle round via Pleasley Park and Mills. Some of Britain's industrial heritage and some alternative countryside.

Starting at Glen Howe Park we make our way across More Hall Reservoir and Broomhead Reservoir before heading up to Bolsterstone and Midhop and circling back down to Glen Howe. We can call in at the Blue Ball Pub if there’s interest, which is not far from Glen Howe.

We walk through fields and moorland towards Margery Hill, enjoying the views before descending towards Agden Reservoir and Low Bradfield for a drink! Includes trackless terrain. Bring a head torch.

Did you know that the highest point in Sheffield is a remote moor overlooking Howden Reservoir, where a bronze age barrow was recently discovered? We don't often visit Margery Hill, but the Upper Derwent Valley is always worth a look.

We start along the path around Howden Reservoir, past Slippery Stones, before climbing the beautiful Abbey Brook onto Howden Moors. Along the top there may be some sections of cross-country walking before we join the path along Howden Edge to reach Margery Hill, the highest point in South Yorkshire and site of a Bronze Age barrow. From there we follow Cut Gate down to Slippery Stones and back to King's Tree

This walk starts at Fox House Inn where we head towards Stannage Edge via Upper Burbridge Bridge.

We walk past Moscar Lodge and Sugworth Hall past Sugworth Tower towards Strines Reservoir. We have some good views of Strines and Dale Dike Reservoirs as we head towards Low Bradfield. Bring a head torch in case it gets dark early.

Walking from Blackwell in the Peak down to Cheedale, the Monsal Trail and Millers Dale, then up Cressbrook Dale past Peter's Stone to Wardlow Mires and onto Great Hucklow where the Queen Anne Pub awaits. Some steep, wet and rocky parts, but also easier on the Monsal Trail. For the bus buy a £6.50 Stagecoach 1 Day Explorer which is also valid on Supertram and Stagecoach buses in Sheffield and Derbyshire. If driving, as this is a linear walk, you could park in Great Hucklow and then join the 65 bus at 1027 from there to the start in Blackwell.

A good introductory walk for our new members! Starting at Bamford train station, we will walk up the leafy Thornhill trail to the Ladybower dam wall before heading up Win Hill (bit of a challenge) for amazing views (if its a clear day) then dropping down into Hope to the Grasshopper cafe / pub before getting the train or bus back to Sheffield from Hope.

From White Lane tram stop we walk to the Swan pub via the fields. This walk is very easy going and will be punctuated by at least one pub stop in Ridgeway. After the pub stop(s) we will walk back to White Lane.