Leader: Lee

Date: Saturday November 29th

Difficulty: Leisurely

Start time: 1.30pm

End time: 4.30pm

Start and end point: Cross Scythes pub Totley

Start point - What 3 Words: attic.clasping.promising

Distance (in miles): 6.5miles

Is your walk dog friendly?: No

Full description: 

We start from the Cross Scythes pub, making our way through Gillyfield Wood, then proceeding to Totley Moor trig point whilst taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Peak District. Upon reaching Blackamoor nature reserve for a brief rest, we saunter through the reserve, admiring the wildlife and, if we are lucky, spotting the local Deer wandering the Totley Moors.

We will aim for 4.30pm at the Crown Inn pub. There is a fine selection of food on the menu. A friend and I will be eating at the pub, all welcome to join us if you wish.

History
Blackamoor Nature Reserve's history spans from the 13th century, when the land was granted to monks who developed a farmstead, to its 20th-century gifting to the City of Sheffield by philanthropist J. G. Graves in the 1930s to be preserved in its natural state. It was subsequently managed by various entities, including the Duke of Norfolk for grouse shooting, before being gifted to the city for public enjoyment and protection from development. The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust has managed the reserve since 2001, ensuring its continued conservation.

Public transport or car sharing options: 97 Totley bus from city centre. If you are driving please try and offer lifts using the meetup chat.