Sheffield Walking Group
Sheffield Walking Group
Walks Programme
(12mi, 19km)
Fox House to Low Bradfield Walk via Stanage Edge
Start: Open in map app SK266803, Fox House Inn
End: Open in map app SK262918, Low Bradfield
Transport: Meet at 08:00 at Sheffield interchange. Catch the 272 at 08:05, return is by 61/62 from Bradfield via Hillsborough to Sheffield. Buy a CityBus/CityWide ticket.
Walk Leader: James L (07906227357) – don't call during office hours
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
This walk starts at Fox House Inn where we head towards Stannage Edge via Upper Burbridge Bridge.
We walk past Moscar Lodge and Sugworth Hall past Sugworth Tower towards Strines Reservoir. We have some good views of Strines and Dale Dike Reservoirs as we head towards Low Bradfield. Bring a head torch in case it gets dark early.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
(9mi, 14km)
Bradfield Wanderer
Start: Open in map app SK263916, Plough Inn at Low Bradfield
Transport: Meet at 10:00 at Fitzwilliam Street car park. A bus is also available at 10:00 from Hillsborough Interchange
Walk Leader: Alex T (07932 210927)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
The walk will go along the south bank of Dale Dyke reservoir along to Strines reservoir before passing through Brogging and Hallfield on the way past Agden Reservoir to High Bradfield before a final steep descent back to Low Bradfield.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting and (3) If you need, or can offer, a lift.
(9.5mi, 15km)
Snaking round the Kinder Plateau
Start: Open in map app SK109914, Birchin Clough layby (just past the Snake Inn)
Transport: Meet at 09:45 at Fitzwilliam Street car park.
Walk Leader: Ken C (07814857313)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
A moderately challenging walk to the less-visited north side of Kinder; taking in woodland, moorland and gritsone edges. On a good day we'll get cracking views from the highest part of the Peak District.
From Birchen Clough we walk through the woods to Ashop Clough and follow the Snake Path to the very North Western corner of Kinder. A bit of a climb, then we follow the North side of Kinder to the top of Fair Brook and where we drop down to the Woodlands Valley and a pint in the Snake Inn before returning to the start.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
(10.5mi, 17km)
Exploring the White Peak West of Bakewell
Start: Open in map app SK220686, Bakewell main car park
Transport: Meet at 09:00 at Fitzwilliam Street car park.
Walk Leader: Alexandra S (07919 115615)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Steep sided valleys, woodlands, caves and Monsal Head all feature on this walk outside Bakewell, up above the River Wye.
This is a long day out (estimated 6 hrs walking with some steep hills), bring lunch and snacks, water and suitable clothing.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
(5mi, 8km)
Gas Lamp Hunt part 2 - up to Crookes
Start: Open in map app SK348870, Outside Forum Bar, by Devonshire Green
Transport: Meet at 18:00 at the walk start.
Walk Leader: Chris B (07762 181 471)
Backmarker: Anna B
After being impressed with the restored gas lamps of Nether Edge & Meersbrook before Christmas, we now see whether the 9 in the West are in such good shape. Our hunt starts with a couple in town before we head up to Crookes via Weston Park. It's then over for a view across to Stannington before heading back into town through leafy Broomhall. Option for food / a drink afterwards if you can stave off hunger until 8.30
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting and (3) If you need, or can offer, a lift.
(11mi, 18km)
Margery Hill by Abbey Brook
Start: Open in map app SK167939, King's Tree
Transport: Meet at 09:15 at Fitzwilliam Street car park.
Walk Leader: Peter Co (07875656963)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Did you know that the highest point in Sheffield is a remote moor overlooking Howden Reservoir, where a bronze age barrow was recently discovered? We don't often visit Margery Hill, but the Upper Derwent Valley is always worth a look.
We start along the path around Howden Reservoir, past Slippery Stones, before climbing the beautiful Abbey Brook onto Howden Moors. Along the top there may be some sections of cross-country walking before we join the path along Howden Edge to reach Margery Hill, the highest point in South Yorkshire and site of a Bronze Age barrow. From there we follow Cut Gate down to Slippery Stones and back to King's Tree
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
(7.5mi, 12km)
The Stanage Experience (feat. Cuppa Tea)
Start: Open in map app SK231815, Heart of Hathersage (Main Road)
Transport: Meet at 09:15 at Sheffield interchange. Catch the 272 bus at 09:20 to Hathersage
Walk Leader: Natalie T (07890531598)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Suitable for new members who are up for a little uphill hiking. Starting at the Heart of Hathersage in the village centre, we head up out of the village and towards legendary Stanage Edge. Walking along the rocky tops with great views of Hope Valley (fingers crossed) we will then head down the Long Causeway, past Bronte Cottage and back into Hathersage where a cuppa tea awaits at Outside cafe. This is a circular walk and the walk leader will meet at the Heart of Hathersage at 10am. Predicted to take about four hours.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
(14mi, 23km)
Stocksbridge to Bradfield
Start: Open in map app SK267974, Cedar Road/Coal Pit Lane
End: Open in map app SK263917, Low Bradfield
Transport: Meet at 09:10 at Cathedral tram stop. Catch the yellow tram to Middlewood, then change onto the SL1a bus to Stocksbridge. A CityWide ticket will cover the whole day.
Walk Leader: James L (07906227357) – don't call during office hours
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
We walk through fields and moorland towards Margery Hill, enjoying the views before descending towards Agden Reservoir and Low Bradfield for a drink! Includes trackless terrain. Bring a head torch.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting and (3) If you need, or can offer, a lift.
Winter warmer in Cumbria
More info: Here
Places: 32 at £31 (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: David Ward (07791954203)
Come join us at YHA Dufton in the Eden valley situated at the foot of the highest hills of the pennies and within walking distance of the impressive High Cup Nick below. There are plenty of options upland and low land walks plus there is a pub within a short stroll of the hostel.
https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-dufton
https://www.visitcumbria.com/evnp/high-cup-nick/
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
(8mi, 13km)
2 Reservoirs, 1 Trig Point
Start: Open in map app SK296943, End of Storth Lane, Wharncliffe Side
Transport: Meet at 10:00 at Fitzwilliam Street car park.
Walk Leader: Bryn C (07958446629)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
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.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
(11.5mi, 19km)
Coombs Dale to Cressbrook Dale
Start: Open in map app SK238748, Calver Crossroads Bus Stop opposite Regatta Store
Transport: Meet at 09:30 at Sheffield interchange. Catch the number 65 bus to Calver. Leader will meet at the walk start at 10:15
Walk Leader: Joel D (07885248464)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
The walk takes in two of the best dales in the White Peak. We start in Calver and head west along Coombs Dale towards Longstone Edge for hopefully some fine views of the White Peak. We head down to Great Longstone and Little Longstone to Monsal Head for a lunch stop and some more great views of the famous Monsal Head Viaduct. We will then head north towards Cressbrook Dale to Wardlow. We then start our return trip heading east following footpaths over fields to Stoney Middleton.
Time permitting we will stop for a drink in the Moon Inn before returning back to the start to drive or catch the bus home. The return bus back to Sheffield is at 16.53
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting and (3) If you need, or can offer, a lift.
Escape to the Lakes
More info: Here
Places: 26 at £40 (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: TBC
Bookings open: 7.30pm Tues 5th February
If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle, and a bit of a digital detox this is the weekend for you. This March sees us heading to Honister Hause YHA, a former quarry workers' house, at the summit of Honister Pass. It is in true mountain country with easy access to England’s highest peaks. There will be plenty of walking to be done. There is also the nearby Honister Slate Mine to visit.
Please be aware, this hostel does not have wifi and there is no mobile phone signal in the immediate vicinity. Also, the hostel is not on mains electricity so electrial equipement in the hostel is limited. Please see the website for more details.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Och aye...SWG does Scotland!
More info: Here
Places: 32 at £83 (4 nights) (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: Natalie 07890531598
Bookings open: Now
*Please note price change, this has been relooked at - previous figure was not accurate.
Information needed when booking: Name, Ramblers number, email address, phone number, your transport to and from Scotland, date you will pay into the SWG account.
It is a fair journey up to Glencoe so please check this out before you book.
Booking info here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/weekends/bookings-payment-policy
For information about getting the train, contact the weekend leader.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
SWG’s supersplendid Seahouses
More info: Here
Places: 32 at £56 (three nights) (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: TBC
Castles, golden beaches and plenty of fun! Grab your place for the weekend away quickly, it’s likely to be a popular one!
Staying at Springhill Farm.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting and (3) If you need, or can offer, a lift.
A Potter around magical Malham
If you haven’t been to magical Malham before you’re in for a proper treat! Waterfalls, scrambling, coves and limestone pavements (as featured in Harry Potter), this is a must-see destination with some fantastic walking. Bring your own bedding. Arrival from 3pm. NB We have a free extra night so you can also stay Sunday night and check out on Monday.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
On the banks of Derwent Water
Places: 24 at £50 (3 nights) (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: TBC
Bookings open: Mid 2019
Spend this bank holiday on the banks of Derwent Water in the amazing Lake District. More info to follow! Save the date!
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.