Walk leader: Alexander Tuxworth
Difficulty: Moderate - this will be a fast-paced walk requiring a good level of fitness
Start time: 10:30
End time: 19:00
Start point: Shepley station platform
Start point - What 3 Words: ///warping.remarking.chickens
Route type: Linear
End Point: Brockholes Station
Distance (in miles): 15+3
Ascent (in meters): 740+100
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Snailsden pike end (pace permitting)
Is your walk dog friendly?: No
Full description: On the last day of British summer time I am going to attempt a final big day of walking. Heading out of usual area we will meet at Shepley station then track South west with views over Holmefirth until we reach Winscar reservoir, then up moors to Snailsden pike end (STC). We then visit 4 more reservoirs up to Digley Reservoir before dropping into Holmefirth.
We than find a pub etc in Holmefirth before a 3 mile twilight walk (pack head torch incase this becomes night walk) to Brookholes. Note: You can take a bus from Holmefirth to start.
Public transport or car sharing options: 09:35 train to Shepley
Return train hourly until 21:22 from Brockholes or 21:30 from Shepley.
Advance tickets bought at short notice can be cheapest on this route but if buying open ticket get open return to Brookholes.
X1 bus from holmefirth 17:45 or 18:45 will connect to train or cars if driving.
If driving park nr Shepley station and either train from Brockholes or X1 bus.
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.