Walk leader: Aubrey & Emily
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 11:30
End time: 14:30
Start point: Norton Avenue/Mawfa Rd bus stop
Start point - What 3 Words: ///assets.modest.flat
Route type: Circular
Distance (in miles): 4
Ascent (in meters): 115
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: None
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs only
Full description: There's no need to dream of California when Yorkshire provides such splendid autumn colours! We begin this walk on the outskirts of Norton before venturing into the incredibly underrated Moss Valley Nature reserve. We will take in the beautiful autumn colours of the beech and oak trees in the nature reserve, stopping for lunch in a clearing about halfway through the walk, before circling back across gently rolling agricultural land with views back toward the colours of the forest.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but do be aware we have to cross Bochum Parkway, which is a very busy road with fast-moving cars. There are also some stiles.
*The walk leader cannot be held responsible for the quality of the autumnal colours. The colours were great as of 1 November, but we all know how temperamental Yorkshire weather can be...
Public transport or car sharing options: You can catch the 18 bus from Sheffield interchange at 10:55. This will arrive at the Norton Avenue/Mawfa Rd stop for 11:30. For drivers, there is plenting of parking in the area. There are a few spots near the bus stop on the verge, but make sure you do not block the bus stop. There is also usually lots of free parking on Mawfa Crescent and roads nearby.
Be prepared: Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, as well as food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared
Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.
Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks, there is no need to contact us in advance, and as long as you have a place on our Meetup booking system you can just show up. Non-members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/faqs.