Sheffield Walking Group
Sheffield Walking Group
Walks Programme
(9mi, 14km)
Castleton and Peak Forest followed by Christmas Lights Switch On
Start: Open in map app SK152830, Castleton Bus Station
Transport: Meet at 09:40 at Sheffield interchange. 272 bus to Castleton at 09:45. The walk leader will get on the bus In Hathersage. Walk starts 10.55 from Castleton bus station
Walk Leader: Joel D (07885248464)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
(10mi, 16km)
Autumn Colours
Start: Open in map app SK374830, Herdings Park tram stop
Transport: Meet at 10:15 at the walk start. Take the purple tram from Cathedral at 09:50
Walk Leader: Nabil A (07740 652340)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
On this walk we will venture south into the little-explored Moss Valley, a lovely area on the boundary of Sheffield and Derbyshire. Enjoy spectacular autumn colours as we traverse ancient woodlands in the valley bottom, stopping at the picturesque pub in Ford. We then cross open farmland, skirting Mosborough and following historic country lanes back to the start point.
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.
Autumn by the Yorkshire coast
Places: 30 at £35 (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: Gary D - email SWG
Bookings open: now
*** Weekend now SOLD OUT but, as people sometimes drop out, get in touch if you want to be on the reserve list ***
We've stayed in the Old School House hostel at Robin Hood's Bay before and we're now returning - there is plenty of space for socialising, dining or being quiet with a book and it's 5 mins walk from the beach.
Join us on this autumnal weekend away for some coastal walks in this beautiful part of North Yorkshire.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
(11mi, 18km)
Crowden Circular
Start: Open in map app SK073993, Crowden Car Park
Transport: Meet at 09:00 at Fitzwilliam Street car park.
Walk Leader: Alex T (07932 210927)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
We will do a circular walk from Crowden following Crowden brook north to Chew reservoir and then looping across country to Ogden Brook. we will then reach the reservoir in the valley and follow these back to the start. There is a strong possibility of bog and an alternate lower walk may be taken in bad weather.
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)
Navigation Course
Start: Open in map app , Foolow
Transport: Meet at 10:00 at the walk start. See the Socials page for details
Walk Leader: TBC If you would lik
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Confused by contour lines? Can't tell your motorways from your rights of way? Puzzled by path symbols? Think a bearing is a strait between Russia and Alaska?
You need to go on a navigation course! And it just so happens we're organising one, where you can learn how to use a compass and how to use a map.
Head on over to the Socials page where you can find out more.
Limited to 10 places. Ts & Cs apply.
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
Bookings open: 8 Jan 2018
Staying at YHA Dufton in Cumbria, this location gives us great access for walking on the Pennine Way. We could take a classic Northern Pennines hike up High Cup Nick (pic below) for dramatic landscape views.
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!
Places: 30 at £70 (4 nights) (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: Natalie 07890531598
Bookings open: 4 Dec 7.30pm
As this is likely to be popular, and as it is so far away, bookings are to be taken in person at the 4 December pub meet social or over the phone only.
Information needed at time of booking: Name, Ramblers number, email address, phone number, your transport to and from Scotland, date you will pay into the SWG account. If you don’t give this info to the organiser than sadly you won’t have a place. Payments needed by Friday 25 Jan otherwise your space will be opened up to those on the reserve list.
Booking info here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/weekends/bookings-payment-policy
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The Easter 2019 weekend away is sorted and we're going to Glencoe, which is very close to Ben Nevis - the tallest peak in the U.K. Staying at Glencoe Independent Hostel. (NB May be too snowy to go up Ben Nevis)!
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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.