Brooks & Plantations

Walk leader: Lotte
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 09:00
End time: 14:00
Start point: Millhouses Park, Sheffield (Abbeydale Rd/Dobcroft Av bus stop)
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 10
Ascent (in meters): 425
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description:
We'll start off going up into Ecclesall Woods, following the Whirlow Brook towards the Norfolk Arms. From there, we cross through Lady Cannings Plantation, over the moors and through Strawberry Lee Plantation. On the way back towards Totley, we walk along the Old Hay Brook. To make it back to the bus stop, the route takes us through Poynton Wood, Ladies Spring Wood and Millhouses Park.

Being on the edge of Sheffield, this walk combines green spaces with walking through residential areas, crossing some roads along the way. It follows parts of the Sheffield Round Walk. Though the route is located on the edge of the city, there are a few climbs, but nothing too crazy. The pace will definitely be moderate and not leisurely (don't worry, we'll not leave anyone behind!). Don't forget to bring something to eat, as we'll likely have a short stop for lunch.

Public transport or car sharing options:
Please use public transport or cycle/walk to the start if able. You can take bus 97 and 98 from the city centre to the Abbeydale Rd/Dobcroft Av bus stop.

Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year. A waterproof is always advised, as well as plenty of food and water. Please bring sun protection if required (sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream, etc). Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

Sign-up:
Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.

Please note:
Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks, there is no need to contact us in advance, and as long as you have a place on our Meetup booking system you can just show up. Non-members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/faqs.