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Walking out in Sheffield Walking Out In… WalkingSaturday 16th October Strollers Out inImportant Shef Informationfield Autumn trees in Ecclesall Woods 3 miles circular - 2 hours Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street at 10.00 to catch 10.12 bus service 97 from High Street to the WALKING OUT IS FREE AND THERE IS NO Beauchief Hotel. Grid Ref: SK327822. Walk starts 10.40 - A NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE. gentle walk exploring these beautiful woods. Fairly gentle slopes and no stiles. Meet the bus at the Beauchief Hotel if that is more convenient. Just turn up at the meeting point at the specified time. Leader Neill Schofield - Tel: 0114 272 4499 We recommend stout waterproof footwear and that you carry wet weather gear, extra warm clothing, packed Sheffield Thursday 23rd October Striders lunch on Strider walks and a drink. The group travels by Worsbrough Country Park and Wentworth Castle public transport (at your expense) to the start of the walk. 6.5 miles circular - 3.5 hours Those who prefer to drive to the start should telephone Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street the leader a few days in advance for advice on where at 10.00 to catch 10.10 bus service 265 to Worsbrough Bridge. Grid Ref: SE352033. Walk starts at 11.00 - Through Worsbrough to park, where to meet the group and at what time. For Country Park and Wentworth Castle Park and return along the information on fares, types of ticket etc visit Dove Valley Trail. www.travelsouthyorkshire.com Leaders Christine Whittaker & Steve Hughes - Tel: 01433 650705 Thursday 30th October Striders All our walks (including any additions to the programme) are advertised in the Sheffield Telegraph and Star listings. Rivelin Glen Nature Trail 6 miles circular - 3 hours Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street at 10.00 to catch the tram to Malin Bridge. Grid Ref: SK325888. On the Sheffield Forum under Interest Groups, Walkers Walk starts at 10.30 - From the tram stop along the Rivelin www.sheffieldforum.co.uk Valley Trail and back by Coppice Road and Hagg Hill allotments (and café stop?) Leaders Christine Whittaker & Steve Hughes - Tel: 01433 650705 On Environment Weeks 2014 www.sheffieldenvironment.org Thursday 20th November Strollers Sandygate to Malin Bridge via Rivelin Valley This leaflet can be downloaded from 4 miles linear - 2 hours www.sheffieldramblers.org Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 09.50 to catch 10.02 bus service 51 to Sandygate. Grid Ref: SK313868. Walk starts www.sheffield.gov.uk/walking 10.20 - All downhill via Rivelin Valley to Malin Bridge. No dogs. Leader Les Seaman - Tel: 0114 266 7723 For more information contact coordinator Rob Haslam [email protected] Saturday 22nd November Striders 0114 287 9466 or 07584 036 181 Grenoside downhill all the way, well nearly 6 miles linear - 4 hours Come For A Walk! Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 09.40 to catch 09.52 bus service 13 to the Angel, Grenoside Village. Grid Ref: SK331941. Walk starts 10.30 - Grenoside, Ecclesfield, Woolley Wood, Meadowhall. No dogs. Leader Terry Howard - Tel: 0114 266 5438 THE CHARITY THE CHARITY WORKING FOR WALKERS WORKING FOR WALKERS Registered charity number 1093577 www.sheffieldramblers.org Thursday 20th February Strollers Saturday 3rd May Striders Thursday 26th June Striders Parkwood Springs to Hillsborough Park 4 miles linear - 3 hours River Rother and Canklow Wood Heritage Trail A breeze around Bradfield Dale6 miles linear - 4 hours Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 10.20 to catch 6 miles circular - 4 hours Meet at Hillsborough Interchange at 09.45 to catch 09.56 bus 10.31 bus service 2 to Cooks Wood Road. Grid Ref: SK353895. Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street service 61 to High Bradfield. Grid Ref: SK268925. Walk starts at Walk starts 10.45 - Fine views over the city from Parkwood at 09.35 to catch 09.45 bus service 69 to Rotherham. Grid Ref: 10.10 - High Bradfield, Rocher End Brook, Agden Reservoir, Dale Springs, then down through Wardsend Cemetery and over to SK425922. Walk starts 10.40 - We follow the TPT alongside the Dike Reservoir, Blindside Lane, Low Bradfield. An easy walk with Hillsborough Park. Some downhill sections and a short section Rother to reach the lovely Canklow Wood. We follow the one moderate uphill section and some lovely views. No dogs. of rough path. well-signed Heritage Trail and have lunch and a look round the Leader Neil Barthorpe - Tel: 0114 246 4423 Leader Neill Schofield - Tel: 0114 272 4499 new Boston Castle Information Centre en route. No dogs. Leader Rob Haslam - Tel: 0114 287 9466 Saturday 5th July Striders Saturday 1st March Striders Thursday 8th May Striders The Naked People 6 miles circular - 4 hours Redmires and WW1 (A hundred years on) 6 miles circular - 4 hours Meet in the foyer of Meadowhall Tram Interchange at 10.00. Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 09.50 to catch 10.02 Wincobank and Woolley Wood Wander Grid Ref: SK391913. Walk starts 10.00 - We follow a little known bus service 51 to Lodge Moor terminus. Grid Ref: SK285862. 5.5 miles circular - 3 hours sculpture trail near Kimberworth before exploring the ancient Walk starts 10.30 - Lodge Moor, Wyming Brook, Hill 60, Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street at woods and meadows in Grange Park. No dogs. Redmires Camp. No dogs. 10.00 to catch 10.10 bus to Firth Park. Grid Ref: SK 368914. Walk Leader Rob Haslam - Tel: 0114 287 9466 Leader Terry Howard - Tel: 0114 266 5438 starts 10.30 - Based on the ‘Journey to Hidden Places’ leaflet, looking at sculptures along the way. No dogs. Thursday 17th July Strollers Thursday 13th March Strollers Leader Judith Wilford - Tel: 0114 266 9532 Grenoside to Whitley 4 miles circular - 3 hours Grenoside Circular 4 miles circular - 3 hours Thursday 22nd May Striders Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 09.40 to catch 09.52 Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 09.40 to catch 09.52 bus service 13 to Grenoside. Leader will meet the bus at The bus service 13 to Grenoside. Leader will meet the bus at The The Cuckoo Way Canal Walk 5 miles linear - 3 hours Angel Inn. Grid Ref: SK331941. Walk starts 10.25 - Grenoside, Angel Inn. Grid Ref: SK331941. Walk starts 10.25 - St Helena Meet in foyer of Sheffield Railway Station at 10.30 to catch 10.44 Middleton Green, Whitley village, Wood End, Green Lane and viewpoint, Prior Royd Wood, Little Hall Wood and Greno Wood train to Kiveton Park Station. Grid Ref: SK507825. Walk starts Greno Wood. A moderate walk embracing local history, with via Woodseats Farm. An easy walk with no steep climbs, just 2 11.05 - Kiveton Park Station to Worksop along the Chesterfield good views across farmland and lovely woodlands. Some stiles. easy stiles and some lovely views. Canal with option of finishing at Shireoaks after 3 miles. No dogs. No dogs. Leader Neil Barthorpe - Tel: 0114 246 4423 Leader Charlotte Biggins - Tel: 0114 250 7418 Leader Neil Barthorpe - Tel: 0114 246 4423 Thursday 20th March Strollers Saturday 7th June Striders Saturday 2nd August Striders Five Weirs and Canal 3 miles circular - 2 hours Wisewood to High Bradfield5 miles linear - 3 hours Richmond to Handsworth 6 miles linear - 4 hours Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street. Meet at the bus stop on Snig Hill at 09.45 to catch bus service Meet at Arundel Gate mini interchange at 10.00 to catch 10.10 Grid Ref: SK357872, at 10.00 - Walk from Interchange via Five 14 to Wisewood Grid Ref: SK320904. Walk starts at 10.20 - We bus service 25 to Richmond. Grid Ref: SK395851. Walk starts Weirs Walk to Washford Bridge and return via Canal. No dogs. will walk over Wadsley and Loxley Commons, through the fields 10.40 - A superb linear walk through some of the finest, wildest Leader Les Seaman - Tel: 0114 266 7723 to the church at High Bradfield for lunch, then down to Low and most varied scenery in the east of the city. No dogs. Bradfield to catch the bus to Hillsborough. For those who wish to Leader Rob Haslam - Tel: 0114 287 9466 Saturday 5th April Striders extend the walk, we can circuit Dam Flask. No dogs. Leader Pat Langford - Tel: 0114 233 1596 Sheffield & Tinsley Canal - all the way 6 miles linear - 4 hours Thursday 14th August Striders Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street. Thursday 19th June Striders Stannington and Beyond 5 miles circular - 3 hours Grid Ref: SK357872, at 10.00 - Walk from the Interchange to Meet opposite WH Smith in Sheffield Interchange, Pond Street Rotherham along the canal and return by bus. No dogs. Ecclesall Woods to Hunters Bar 6 miles linear - 4 hours at 10.05 to catch 10.15 bus service 11 to Stannington, Grid Ref: Leader Vera Large - Tel: 0114 242 1411 Meet at the 98 bus stop on High Street at 09.55 to catch 10.02 SK309887. Walk starts 10.45 - A circular walk on old tracks and bus service to Abbey Lane. Grid Ref: SK328822. Walk starts 10.30 quiet lanes overlooking the Rivelin and Loxley valleys. Some Thursday 1st May Strollers - A walk through the Limb and Porter Valleys. No dogs. steep uphill and downhill sections. No dogs. Leader Kath Reeder - Tel: 0114 246 5327 Leader Judith Wilford - Tel: 0114 266 9532 Grenoside to Ecclesfield 4 miles linear - 3 hours Meet at Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 10.00 to catch 10.12 bus service 13 to the Angel Inn, Grenoside Village.
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