Sheffield Walking Group
Walks Programme
Choosing a walk
Some walks require a degree of physical fitness dependant on the nature of the walk. We endeavour to provide information on the level, nature and intended pace of the walk. Please consider this when selecting which walks to attend - particularly in relation to weekends away, as some may be very challenging.
Volunteers
Please recognise that whilst we endeavour to provide a high quality service to our members and helpful information about our walks and activities, our walk leaders and organisers of social activities and weekends away are unpaid volunteers who devote a considerable amount of their own time for the benefit of the group. Things will not always go according to plan, so please try to be understanding and supportive when such incidences occur.
Key
dog-friendly - 
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kiddy-friendly
fast-paced - 
linear walk
Changes to the printed programme are shown in red.
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.
THIS WEEKEND HAS NOW SOLD OUT.
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 from Fox House Pub, heading through the Longshaw Estate along the trail towards the next work of roads and high moorland of Totley Moss and White Edge Moor, heading past two small enclosed plantations we will head south passing ‘Hurkling Stone’ with the Grouse Inn on the right in the distance, we will follow this along heading up towards the Trig Point 365m on White Edge, then drop down towards Curbar Carpark, if the coffee wagon is there, we can have a break and a cake before moving on. From the carpark, we will head directly south picking up Baslow Edge, around to Eagle Stone & Wellington Monument, from here we will head directly east, towards Sheffield Road, cross and head towards the final Edge which is Birchen Edge & the Trig Point at 310m, additionally, the ‘three ships’ & Nelsons Monument. From here we will then head south, dropping towards the pub, which is the Robin Hood. From here we will head back in towards Baslow to catch the bus back to Sheffield.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
Set in the spectacular Chew Valley, this walk takes in a variety of scrambling routes with stunning views.
We circle around Dovestone reservoir and head up towards Wilderness Gully West, a steep gully offering a Grade 1 scramble to the valley ridge. From here, we head along the edge to Chew reservoir, then back down Chew Road to Charnel Clough - a fantastic scramble up to Dish Stone Moss. Then it's back to the car park via Dove Stone Rocks.
The scrambling is all Grade 1 (easiest level), with options to vary the difficulty if desired. Definitely for more experienced walkers; walking boots/grippy footwear essential.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Buried deep in the South West corner of the Peak District and across the Staffordshire border, this walk provides less familiar Peak District landscapes and, for many, a new place to explore. Delve through the usual rock formations of Ramshaw Rocks, a climb up Hen Cloud for the views further into Staffordshire and up onto the dramatic ridge of The Roaches, a place for an optional scramble for those feeling a bit more adventurous (Grades 1, 2 or 3).
However, a highlight of the day is probably passing through Lud’s Church, a 15m deep chasm where both Robin Hood and Bonnie Prince Charlie are said to have hidden from the authorities in Ye Olden Times.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
****Online Booking required**** £12 Per person, Limited spaces. Follow link.
https://peakdistrict.cinolla.com/ranger/courses/beginners-navigtion-training-at-edale
Saturday 29 February 2020
4 Miles
An introduction to navigation comprising a short classroom presentation followed by practice on a walk in the Hope Valley. The course focuses on map reading and covers navigating without a compass, mainly using rights of way. It includes an introduction to map types and scales; map symbols; the National Grid system; grid references; distances; contours and the shapes of the terrain; orientating the map using topographical features and relating it to the ground.
Event Grade: Moderate – moderate walks on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients.
Extra Items: OS Explorer map (1:25,000) OL1 The Peak District – Dark Peak Area.
Event Terrain: Short sections along the road and good, well-drained footpaths but 2 sections across fields which may be wet and muddy. One gradual ascent.
Start: 10:45am Finish: 3:30pm
Distance: 4 miles
Meeting Point: The Moorland Visitor Centre, Edale.
Grid Reference: SK124 856 Postcode: S33 7ZA
Parking: Please note that there is no parking available at the Centre. Please park in the Pay and Display car park near Edale Station. From the car park, walk 200 yards towards Edale Village under the railway bridge.
Near Rail Station: Yes (Edale - Edale Station lies on the Manchester-Sheffield rail line. From the station, walk for 200 yards towards Edale Village to the Visitor Centre)
Near Bus Route: No
Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only
Cost: £12 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
Start:
Open in map app
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Transport:
Meet at 10:00 at the walk start.
Walk Leader:
Catherine H
(07969782979)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Back by popular demand, it's Catherine with a surprise walk! Details coming soon *oooooh!*
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Start:
Open in map app
SK218686, Tourist Information Center
Transport:
Meet at 09:40 at Sheffield interchange. Transport: Bus
Take the 9:40 218 bus from Sheffield Interchange which get to Bakewell at 10:30
Alternatively meet at the walk start on Bridge Street in Bakewell outside the Information Center at 10:30.
I will meet you all at the start
Walk Leader:
David W
(07791954203)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
Join me for a circular walk from Bakewell to Youlgrave where I am lucky enough to live and then back to Bakewell. We will take in the hamlet of Alport, the pretty Dales of Bradford and Lathkill, the village of Over Hadron before returning to Bakewell.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
We'll be starting with a stroll towards Ladybower from Bamford Station, before turning off up Parkin Clough. This will be a steady, steep but fun climb at a fairly slow pace with a couple of rest stops on the way. Once up & over Win Hill it's a much more gentle walk along Thornhill Brink & Hope Brink. At Hope Cross we'll cut down through the woods to the reservoir & back along the shore to the Plugholes & Bamford.
Trains return from Bamford Station at 40 minutes past every hour & we'll be aiming for an afternoon finish.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
Will will be walking from Baslow to Bakewll via Chatsworth and the river derwent.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
A lovely walk starting from Fox House, we will start the walk through Longshaw Estate, and head up onto White Edge where we will have a change to observe some Red Deer from a distance, from here, we will visit the trig point on White Edge before dropping down onto Balsow Edge where we will hopefully see some highland cows, after admiring the highland cows, we will then head towards Curber Gap where we can stop at the cafe van if it's there for a beverage before heading onto Curber Edge, Froggatt Edge and back to Fox House via Lonhshaw Estate.
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 from Oughtibridge, we walk through Wharncliffe Wood and up onto Wharncliffe Chase before dropping down towards Deepcar and Stocksbridge where we cross under the railway and over the River Don. On the other side of Deepcar we walk to Bolsterstone, then down to Broomhead reservoir and circle round it anticlockwise before heading back to Oughtibridge via Raynor clough, Spout House Hill and Glen Howe.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
So much on offer with this one! A great opportunity to see Kinder Downfall from below, plus three of the best Kinder scrambles to boot (literally)!
We take The Pennine Way to Jacob's Ladder, then scramble up The Cloughs and head along the ridge to Kinder Low. From here we contour down into Kinder Downfall ravine and scramble up to the base of the waterfall. Then it's back round and up Red Brook, onwards past Pym Chair and Woolpacks to Crowden Clough, then a scramble back down towards Edale for a well deserved drink or drinks.
This is Grade 1 (easiest level) scrambling for more experienced walkers. Walking boots/grippy footwear essential.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Start:
Open in map app
SK171835, Station Road, Hope
Transport:
Meet at 09:10 at Sheffield interchange. Catch the 272 bus at 9:20am from Sheffield Interchange. Arrives at Hope at 10:15am. Walk starts at 10:20am outside Spar/Post Office in Hope.
Walk leader will catch the bus at Sheffield Interchange.
Return buses are hourly from Castleton Bus station.
Walk Leader:
Shamsa R
(07772414805)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
The classic ridge walk. We will be starting in Hope, heading North West out to Lose Hill. In clear weather there'll be some great views. Onwards to Hollins Cross and Mam Tor. We'll then head off south past the old mines and quarries to follow the Limestone way through Cave Dale and the finish at Castleton.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
It's that time of year again!
For those unfamiliar with the Easter Egg Hunt, you will be in teams of 6 and you and your team have to find your clues and chocolate eggs and get to the finish before the other teams. The winning team will win an Easter egg each. You can either form a team of your own or, if you are not in a team, you will be allocated to one.
36 spaces available. Distance approx. 5 miles.
To sign up, message Bryn Croft and pay £2 into the SWG account (see the Weekends away page for bank details)
Public transport details to be added shortly – new bus timetables will be published in March.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
More info: Here
Places: 22 at £36 (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: Natalie P Tel No. 07432018882
Bookings open: 7pm Tues 4th February 2020
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), and surrounded by some of the most beautiful limestone countryside in England. For more information see https://www.stacksteadfarm.co.uk/.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
****Online Booking required**** £12 Per person, limited spaces. Follow link.
https://peakdistrict.cinolla.com/ranger/courses/intermediing-grindleford
Saturday 9 May 2020
7 miles
Come and join the Rangers and learn to navigate using a map, compass and route card. Learn aspects of timing; pacing; compass types; route cards; Naismith’s rule; 6 or 8 figure grid refs; three Norths; magnetic variation; more map symbols; taking a bearing; walking on a bearing.
Event Grade: Moderate - moderate walk on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients.
Extra Items: Bring Ordnance Survey OL24 White Peak Map 1:25,000 and Silva Expedition compass, or similar.
Event Terrain: Some rough paths and moorland walking.
Start: 10.30am Finish: 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Grindleford Railway Station.
Grid Reference: SK250 788 Postcode: S32 2JA
Parking: Pay and Display - parking available on the station approach road.
Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only.
Near A Bus Route: Yes
Near A Rail Station: Yes
Cost: £12 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
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.
Tell the walk leader ALL of the following: (1)Your full name, (2) Where you will be meeting.
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.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply
to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Booking onto a walk
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.
- Weather you are a current member or new to the group.
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.
Please feel free to come along to two or three walks to try out SWG to see if it is right for you; after that, if you wish to continue walking with the group we ask that you join the Ramblers and put SWG as your local group. We also ask that members keep their membership up to date for so long as they walk with us or participate in SWG activities.
More Infomation about becoming a member can be found here.
Plan and Leading 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 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
