Leader: Emily
Co-leaders: Emma and Mollie
Date: 29th June
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 2pm
End time: 6.30pm + pub dinner
Start point: Three Merry Lads, 610 Redmires Road Sheffield S10 4LJ
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 6-8
Ascent (in meters): Depends to the route you come up with!
Is your walk dog friendly?: No
Full description:
For everyone interested in becoming an SWG Walks Leader!
***Please note – you must be a SWG Ramblers member to join this event***
Have you ever thought it would be nice to know more about where you are walking? Or are you looking to develop a new skill? Whether you have never picked up a map in your life, or own a map but never had the confidence to lead a walk, then this walk is for you! We will aim to introduce you to basic navigation, get you looking at a map, and learn to identify features around you such as streams, walls, woodland and contours, all while having a jolly good time! No previous experience necessary.
During the walk, SWG walks leaders will pass their maps around the group, and you will each have the opportunity to lead a section yourself, supported by the walks leaders. What could possibly go wrong??
Unusually, we will start this walk in a pub for a drink. Here we will get out the maps, introduce you to some basic features, and plan a route. It’s then off for a moderate 6-8 miler, taking one of many possible routes to end back where we started. The plan is to finish around 6/6.30pm and stay for food at the pub before heading home.
We will run a series of these Learn-to-Lead walks, with the ultimate aim of supporting members to eventually have the confidence to lead (or co-lead) walks themselves. Numbers are restricted to give you maximum support. We are also restricting sign-up to Ramblers members only. If you sign up, please make every effort to attend. This event will go ahead even in wet weather.
What to bring
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, and bring waterproofs, sun protection if required, as well as snacks and water to keep you going along the way. See our website for further info https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared.
If you have one, please bring along an OS Peak District map (OL1 The Peak District, Dark Peak area) and a walking compass. A waterproof map cover is advised if your map is not waterproof. If you want to buy your own, remember Ramblers members get discounts at several outdoors shops!
Public transport or car sharing options:
Catch the 51 bus from Sheffield Arundel Gate at 13:17am, arriving at the Three Merry Lads at 13:46. Return buses are hourly (approx) until late into the evening. Please check bus times yourself in case of changes.