Walk Leader: David A
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 10am
End time: 2pm
Start point: Shalesmoor tram stop
Start point - What 3 Words: damp.loud.wink
End point (if not circular): Leppings Lane tram stop
Distance (in miles): 4
Ascent (in meters): 130
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs only
Full description: This 4 mile linear morning walk starts at the Shalesmoor tram stop. We walk through Kelham Island and ascend via Pitsmoor Road Open Space to arrive at Parkwood Springs and then walking through Parkwood Springs for most of the walk. Here we will have views across the valley (weather permitting). After that, we descend through Wardsend Cemetery then along some roads to Hillsborough Park, and through the park to the Leppings Lane tram stop. From there we can get a tram back to the starting point.
NOTE: This is a linear walk and we won’t be returning to the starting point, but you can get back to the starting point from the tram at Leppings Lane tram stop.
Public transport or car sharing options: The Blue and Yellow route trams go to the Shalesmoor tram stop. The 57, 81, 82 and 86 buses all stop at the Penistone Road / St. Phillips Road junction, a few minutes walk from the start.
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:
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.