Starting at Glen Howe Park we make our way across More Hall Reservoir and Broomhead Reservoir before heading up to Bolsterstone and Midhop and circling back down to Glen Howe. We can call in at the Blue Ball Pub if there’s interest, which is not far from Glen Howe.

Somewhere different, down beyond the M1 towards Mansfield we start at Pleasley Pit with an optional look round the museum if it's open, then circle round via Pleasley Park and Mills. Some of Britain's industrial heritage and some alternative countryside.

This walk chronicles the mental breakdown of Robin of Loxley following the sudden death of his chief lieutenant. Starting the walk at Fox House and heading around the edge of the Longshaw estate, Robin Hood's Well, and Little John's Well. We then turn to cross the ancient woodland in Padley Gorge before heading up Burbage Moor, but before we can reach Stanage Edge and Robin Hood's Cave, tragedy strikes! Little John's funeral is being held in Hathersage, where his grave stands in the churchyard.

After this, Robin Hood became more reclusive and left the Merry Men to wander alone on Offerton Moor. Other people would occasionally see him wandering, staring at the ground, a pose that became known as 'Robin Hood's Stoop'. He even avoided Maid Marian and Friar Tuck, who would sometimes search the moors for him. Sometimes they would see him, but he'd always hurry out of sight. "Looks like Robin Hood's Cross," they'd say as they gave up and took the path down into Bradwell.

A circular hike around the Moss Valley. We start at the edge of the city before making our way to Povey Farm continuing along the bridleway before joining the Dronfield path. We pass 2 more farms (Sicklebrook and Trowayhall for those counting) before reaching the Gate Inn. This pub has a no muddy boots policy so we may end up having our lunch break at the cafe (Wards of Troway) opposite. We then head back across the valley passing the fishing ponds of Geerlane Farm before passing through Ryall's Wood back to the start point.
Note: Some of the bridleway is likely to be on the muddy side so expect some hard going at times.

Starting on a scenic (and nicely flat) path through Tideswell Dale, this walk follows the windy valley of Miller’s Dale before turning sharply and not quite as steeply as you’d expect at Water-cum-Jolly to join the Monsal trail. And just when you thought it’ll be flat and boring, we face two tunnels and a steep ascent to Priestcliffe Lees for a glorious view of the whole valley. From there it’s back down to the village of Miller’s Dale (with optional stop at the old Train Station) and up through the beautiful limesone slopes of the quiet Monks Dale. And then it’s just a mile or so back to the car park, with a pub stop in Tideswell!

This is one walk that’s bound to be muddy in parts, so please bring appropriate walking attire.

SWG are heading to the Yorkshire Dales to do an iconic national challenge, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. The challenge is to do three of the Yorkshire Dales' highest peaks within 12 hours; that's 24 miles and 1600m of ascent. The route takes in the sweeping landscape of the Yorkshire Dales and covers Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and finally Ingleborough (724m), before dropping back down to the village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

This walk is only open to SWG members.  When booking on please include your Ramblers number. As with all SWG walks you can book on the walk up till 6pm the night before, although I highly recommend booking on a few weeks before so that lift sharing can be organised.

Accommodation

Due to the walk start time (7.30am) and the 2 hour drive from Sheffield I have booked 10 spaces at Ingleton YHA just 20mins from the walk start.  The accommodation is booked for Friday 10^th to Sunday 12^th May at a cost of £50 each.  These 10 spaces are available on a 1^st come basis.  Feel free to book your own accommodation if you wish.  The plan is eat and celebrate in one of Ingleton’s local pubs after completing our challenge. If you would like to book a place please complete this form.

Training

Not only is this a long walk, the route covers 1600metres of ascent across some rough ground. We advise doing a few longer walks (around 18+ miles) in preparation and make sure you are capable of completing the challenge.  There are many good longer walks in our walk programme.