Sheffield Walking Group
Sheffield Walking Group
Walks Programme
Snowdonia: Capel Curig
More info: Here
Places: 19 at £36 (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: Ken 07814857313
Bookings open: 7pm 6.8.19
This October we are heading to Snowdonia, staying at the Glan Dwr Mountain Lodge in Capel Curig, nestled amongst spectacular scenery, between a river and a network of mountain footpaths. Its a great location for some fantastic walking. There are only 19 places on this weekend so book on early to get your place. Bookings open Tuesday 6th August at the pub social.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
7.7mi/12km,
Birchens Edge and Nelson's Three Ships from Baslow
Start: Open in map app SK258721, Baslow, Nether End
Transport: Meet at 09:40 at Sheffield interchange. Catch the number 218 bus to Baslow. Leader will meet at the walk start.
Walk Leader: David W (07791954203)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
A Circular walk from Baslow through Chatsworth park and on to Birchen Edge taking in Nelson's Monument and fine views back down to Baslow. Then heading onto Baslow edge hopefully via a meeting with placid resident highland cattle before dropping back down into Baslow with numerous options for refreshment.
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.
13mi/21km,
High Peak Junction Drifter
Start: Open in map app SK315561, CP on East side of R Derwent opposite High Peak Junction
Transport: Meet at 09:15 at Fitzwilliam Street car park.
Walk Leader: Chris B (07762 181 471)
Backmarker: Anna B
This lovely walk through woodland, pretty hamlets and rolling countryside starts by heading South along the beautiful tree lined Cromford canal. We cross the Derwent at Ambergate and climb up through Shining Cliff Woods before stopping for a pint with a view at the wonderful old Bear Inn. After crossing the Derwent again, we make our way back through picturesque hamlets such as Lea & Dethick.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
10mi/16km,
Rother Valley and Barlborough Hall
Start: Open in map app SK438815, Halfway Park and Ride
Transport: Meet at 10:00 at the walk start. Catch the blue tram from the city centre, runs every 10 minutes.
Walk Leader: Richard E (07986 984740)
Backmarker: Volunteer on day
From Halfway the route takes us through Rother Valley nature reserve to arrive at the Elizabethan Barlborough Hall where we can take in the views of Sheffield and the Moss Valley before returning to Halfway.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
South Lakes Autumn Escape
More info: Here
Places: 14 at £38 (remember the booking and refunds policy)
Contact: Susan 07826786182
Bookings open: 7pm Tues 1st October
This is opportunity to explore the South Lakeland area. Rookhow is situated in the secluded Rusland Valley between lakes Windermere and Coniston, within walking distance of Grizedale Forest, and with the Lakeland fells and lake shores just a few minutes away. With only 14 places it is likely to fill up quickly. Bookings open at October pub meet.
More details can be found at http://www.rookhowcentre.co.uk/
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.
Tower Windmill (Norfolk)
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.
Walk leaders are not expected to reply to your texts to confirm so don't ask a question in your text.
Ingleton Weekend Away
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/.
Book on by 6pm the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. Call and speak to them if you have any questions.
Splendid Seahouses
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 and (3) If you need, or can offer, a lift.