What we’re about
We are a social walking club based in Sheffield aimed at people in their 20s and 30s. The group has been around since July 2002 and has been growing steadily ever since – currently we have around 200 members! We are part of the Ramblers, Britain's largest walking charity.
We're always on the lookout for new members, so please book on to a walk or social, or come along to one of our monthly New Members' Nights.
More events and further information about the group is listed on our Web page: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/
Being a Ramblers affiliated group we encourage our participants to join the Ramblers Association. This allows you to attend our great weekends away and get other Ramblers benefits. It also helps support the great work that Ramblers do to keep the countryside open to all and to fight for the things that matter most to walkers. You can read more about the work done by Ramblers here.
We have walks of varying lengths every weekend in the Peak District or the South Yorkshire countryside.
We have an active Socials programme ranging from meals out and cinema trips to dancing and pool championships, not to mention a Easter Egg, Pub Hunt and a Christmas Party every year. There's something for everyone!
We organise weekends away to beautiful locations across the UK such as Snowdonia, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. They're a great opportunity to see some of the most picturesque parts of the country and take a break from work and the city for a very reasonable price.
We’re a Ramblers group run by volunteers who we rely on to keep it going. There are lots of ways to get involved, so if you’d like to lead a walk, organise a social or join the committee, we’d love to hear from you!
BOOK VIA THE SWG WEBSITE
Come to the Yorkshire Dales for the early May bank holiday weekend. The Old School Bunkhouse is in Chapel-le-Dale, on the road between Ingleton and Ribblehead, and between Ingleborough and Whernside, two of the famous Three Peaks of Yorkshire. Hike up the tallest hills in Yorkshire, walk across limestone pavements, or visit the show caves and waterfalls trail in Ingleton.
BOOK VIA THE SWG WEBSITE
We can't handle all the booking through Meetup. Please make your booking via our website.
If you book on through Meetup without booking on our website, you'll be removed from the event.
- Price: £85 (£80 for regular volunteers, £75 if you lead a walk this weekend)
- Booking opens Friday 1st March 2024
- Booking closes Sunday 28th April 2024
- Spaces available: up to 26
Weekends away are only open to Ramblers members. You will need to arrange your own transport, although the group will try to put people in touch to arrange lift shares. This bunkhouse is 2 miles from Ribblehead station on the scenic Settle & Carlisle line, but it’s along a fast road with no pavement. The actual walks on offer depend on what walks leaders volunteer to run.
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See all- Weekend Away: Ingleborough (Yorkshire Dales)The Old School Bunkhouse, Ingleton£85.00
BOOK VIA THE SWG WEBSITE
Come to the Yorkshire Dales for the early May bank holiday weekend. The Old School Bunkhouse is in Chapel-le-Dale, on the road between Ingleton and Ribblehead, and between Ingleborough and Whernside, two of the famous Three Peaks of Yorkshire. Hike up the tallest hills in Yorkshire, walk across limestone pavements, or visit the show caves and waterfalls trail in Ingleton.
BOOK VIA THE SWG WEBSITE
We can't handle all the booking through Meetup. Please make your booking via our website.
If you book on through Meetup without booking on our website, you'll be removed from the event.- Price: £85 (£80 for regular volunteers, £75 if you lead a walk this weekend)
- Booking opens Friday 1st March 2024
- Booking closes Sunday 28th April 2024
- Spaces available: up to 26
Weekends away are only open to Ramblers members. You will need to arrange your own transport, although the group will try to put people in touch to arrange lift shares. This bunkhouse is 2 miles from Ribblehead station on the scenic Settle & Carlisle line, but it’s along a fast road with no pavement. The actual walks on offer depend on what walks leaders volunteer to run.
- Got My Mind Set on EwdenNeeds location
Leader: Bryn
Date: 11th May
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10.30am
Start point: Glen Howe Park, Damasel Lane, S35 0DW
End point (if not circular): Glen Howe Park, Damasel Lane, S35 0DW
Distance (in miles): 9
Full description:
We start at Glen Howe car park and walk through Ewden woodlands, along More Hall and Broomhead Reservoirs. Then it’s up towards Bolsterstone where we will walk along the top of Wharncliffe Side for views of Ewden Valley. Finally it’s mostly downhill, as we return to the opposite side of More Hall Reservoir and back to Glen Howe. We can stop for a drink at the end in the Blue Ball if there is interest.Public transport or car sharing options:
Public Transport: Catch the 9.40am tram from the Cathedral to Middlewood then connect onto a bus to Wharncliffe Side. Get off at Wharncliffe Arms and follow signs to Glen Howe Park. Please type in Damasel Lane S35 0DW if using GPS.Parking: If you are driving there is free parking in Glen Howe car park. Please type in Damasel Lane S35 0DW on your GPS / Sat Nav.
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-preparedSign-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. New 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/. - Middlewood to Outerbridge: A SWG collaboration with Sheffield 40’s walking groupNeeds location
Leader: Sara W
Date: 12th May
Difficulty: Easy
Start time: 10:00am
Start point: Middlewood Tram Stop
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 5
Full description
An opportunity to join forces and walk with our friends and neighbours in the Ramblers Sheffield 40’s group!
This walk will be a relaxed, easy and social walk along the Don to Oughterbridge. We will continue the socialising with a drink in one of the pubs, before retracing our steps back to Middlewood. There is also the option to hop on a bus in Oughterbridge.
Please meet at Middlewood tram stop. There is a park and ride car park there or on road parking across from the tram.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. New 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/.
