Sheffield Walking Group
Walks Programme
Would you like to plan and run your own walks with the group?
We always need new walk leaders, they are the backbone of the group.
All our walk leaders are volunteers and active members of Sheffiled Walking Group, they offer their time to lead walks for us each month and provide their own style of walk that gives us variety in the walks programme.
More information about becoming a walk leader or possibly shadowing a leader, can be found here.
Any questions regarding becoming a leader, being put on the walk leaders email list, or submiting a walk, please contact Dominic (Vice Chair) via email - sheffieldwalkinggroup@hotmail.com.
Key
dog-friendly - 
challenge - 
kiddy-friendly
fast-paced - 
linear walk
Changes to the printed programme are shown in red.
We head out of Castleton past Losehill Hall Hotel and the steep climb up Lose Hill. We follow the ridge to Mam Tor before tracing the route of the old road, closed by a landslide in the 70s, back to Castleton.
There's then the option of a look at the lights / cafe and the 16.32 bus back (or poss 15.23 bus without cafe visit), or a late afternoon pub meal (4.30pm The George).
Please let the walk leader know in advance if you would like a place reserving for the meal.
This should just give time to get to the Carols in the Cavern at 6pm (tickets now sold out). Buses back at 18.28 / 19.30 / 20.30 depending how many pubs you want to visit.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
Starting at Hunters Bar we head along Porter Valley to the Norfolk Arms. We then cross the moor to The Redmires Reservoirs and Stanedge Pole before walking along Stanage Edge to the trig point where we descend at the oft photographed millstones. We then head down to Hathersage via Mitchell Field from where we catch the bus home.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
What better way to celebrate the good old celestial U-turn towards summer...
From Edale we head to Jacob's Ladder, and The Cloughs: a series of gullies that provide a thrilling alternative to the usual route up. We scramble over water-carved rock and boulders (with the option of a Grade 2 wall for the more adventurous!), then head along Kinder Edge towards Crowden Clough. Here we descend past spectacular waterfalls and rock formations, then back to Edale for some well-deserved refreshments and high-calorie foodstuffs.
The scrambling for this route is all around Grade 1 (with some Grade 2 options available). One for more experienced walkers; walking boots are essential.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Start:
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SK330858, The Glade, Endcliffe
Transport:
Catch the 83 bus from Leopold street/City hall CH2 at 10:14am, Arriving at hunters Bar at 10:22am.
Walk starts at 10:30am at the Cafe in Endcliffe Park (likely closed; bring a flask)
Walk Leader:
Kate W
(07914655062)
Backmarker: Dominic C
Take a break from TV, turkey and Trivial Pursuit and come on a delightful, easygoing stroll.
From Endcliffe Park we follow the Porter Valley to Ringinglow through to Limb Valley and back to Endcliffe Park.
Meeting Point: Cafe in Endcliffe Park, now confirmed as being open
Potential for a pub stop at the end.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
Start:
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SK250788, B6521, Grindleford
Transport:
Meet at 10:14 at Sheffield station. Get the 10.14am train from Sheffield station. Walk leader will get on the train at Dore and Totley. Meet at Grindleford station at 10.30am.
Walk Leader:
Natalie T
(07890531598)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
From Grindleford Station we head up Padley Gorge over some uphill, rocky terrain towards Longshaw. Across to Millstone Edge and we take in some great views over the Hope Valley. We then head back down to Grindleford and to the legendary station cafe for tea and a snack or lunch.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
A short wander through Moss Valley and Eckington Woods with a pub at the end!
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Start:
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Transport:
Meet at 00:00 at the walk start.
Walk Leader:
Catherine H
(07969782979)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Walk details coming soon.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
A beautiful 12 mile walk through Chatsworth grounds and Bakewell, we will start the walk in Baslow and make our way into Chatsworth where we will be visiting the hunters tower and waterfalls before making our way over to bakewell for Lunch and a Bakewell tart, after lunch we will be heading back into Chatsworth and visiting the little village which is nestled on the grounds and back into Baslow where we can head to the pub for a drink or 2 afterward.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
Starting at Malin bridge, we walk up the Loxley valley, climb up to Stannington to see amazing views from both sides of the ridge and descend into the Rivelin valley to walk back to Malin bridge.
We will stop at the Rivelin cafe for Sunday brunch/cakes and coffee on the way back.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Back onto Kinder again for a choice selection of scrambles. The route is: Edale, Ringing Roger, Blackden Brook, across the top to Grinds Brook and then back down to Edale. We'll be having a go at a gritstone outcrop and a steeper gully this time, all Grade 1 (easiest level) but slightly more vertical! Definitely for more experienced walkers, this should be lots of fun - bring your walking boots, waterproofs, and expressions of child-like glee...
Note: it's possible there will be some ice around, so we may have to vary the route slightly as conditions dictate.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
Start:
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SK261920, Low Bradfield
Transport:
Meet at 09:55 at Hillsborough interchange. Catch the 61 bus at 9.55am, it will arrive at the bus shelter in low Bradfield before the walk start time.
Walk will starts at 10.20am from the bus shelter. Alternatively people can drive to start
Walk Leader:
Chloe T
(07736669948)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
This walk takes in a little frequented area around Ughill, Dungworth and upper Hollow Meadows. Starting from Low Bradfield, we follow the Sheffield Country walk west for a short distance, before cutting up over Ughill Moors, along to Crawshaw Head and down Royds Clough towards Ughill. We then wander along lanes and footpaths to Load Brook, Hill top and Dungworth, before returning to Low Bradfield via Damflask Reservoir.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
Join us for a stroll around the historic suburb of Sheffield Park, taking in Victorian parkland, post-war utopian living, a medieval hunting lodge and the best views of Sheffield. The walk takes us past the Cholera Monument, around Norfolk Heritage Park and through the ancient woodland of Jervis Lum. We'll cross the new parkland at Manor Fields and visit Manor Lodge before enjoying panoramic views as we descend along Skye Edge.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
If you have ever fancied staying in a windmill then this is the weekend away for you. For this weekend we will be travelling to the North Norfolk Coast, staying in the Tower Windmill. We do have the accomodation for an extra night. For more information see https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/tower-windmill-norfolk.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
For our mid-spring weekend away we are heading to the Yorkshire Dales staying in the Barnstead at Stackstead Farm. Stackstead Farm is situated approximately one mile from the picturesque village of Ingleton and only 5 minutes walk from the nearest pub. With panoramic views of Ingleborough (one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks), we are surrounded by some of the most beautiful limestone countryside in England. For more information see https://www.stacksteadfarm.co.uk/.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
To wave goodbye to spring and say hello to summer we are visiting the stunning Northumberland Coast. We will be staying in the Lookout at Springhill Farm by Seahouses. For more information see https://www.springhill-farm.co.uk/the-lookout.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
There's a moose loose aboot this bunkhoose! Well there will be some SWGers at least! This August Bank Holiday we are heading north of the border to South West Scotland. We will be staying at Newton Stewart Youth Hostel close to the Galloway Forest Park and within easy reach of the Southern Uplands. We have sole use of the Hostel for 3 nights, so there will be plenty of time to explore the area, socialise and relax. More details to follow.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
Booking
Don't forget to book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader with ALL of the following information:
- Your name.
- Where you will be meeting, e.g. at the meeting point or at the walk start.
If you have any questions phone and speak to the walk leader - they can not be expected to call / text you back.
Please avoid calling walk leaders during weekday working hours, best to try after 6pm.
Becoming a member.
You can come to up to 3 walks or socials for free before you decide if you want to join us.
Infomation about becoming a member can be found here.
