About us
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!
Upcoming events
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Bamford Edge Circular
Bamford Train Station, station road, bamford, GBWalk Leader: Molly S
Date: 11/7/28
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:40
End time: 14:40
Start and end point: Bamford Train Station
Start point - What 3 Words: ///braced.arrival.realm
Distance (in miles): 6.1
Ascent (in meters): 400
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: N/A
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs onlyFull description:
Crossing the Derwent at Bamford Mill, this walk leads to Ladybower Reservoire where we will cross over and walk up Bamford Edge for some (weather permitting) beautiful views. Currently we are looking at temperatures of around 20 degrees with a slight chance of rain so be sure to bring appropriate clothing and waterproofs. Walking boots would be preferred as it is quite uneven, rocky ground at the top. We will stop for lunch if the weather holds off at the top but if not there is a local pub on route that we can visit before heading back down to the train station.Please not that this will be a fast-paced walk (requiring a good level of fitness) and potentially a muddy or boggy walk (requiring sturdy walking boots).
Public transport or car sharing options:
10:14 train from Sheffield to Bamford arriving at 10:35.
14:40 return train from Bamford to Sheffield. Trains are hourly after this.
There is also free parking at the train station for those coming via car.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/20 attendees
Classic Burbage Evening Wander
The Fox House, Longshaw House, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY, Sheffield, GBWalk leader: Miranda C
Date: 16/07/2026
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 18:30
End time: 22:00
Start and end point: Fox House Pub
Start point - What 3 Words: ///venue.hardly.landed
Distance (in miles): 5.9
Ascent (in meters): 284
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Higger Tor
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a leadFull description:
A lovely way to spend a Thursday evening! Bring a picnic dinner and we’ll do the classic loop from Fox House, over Burbage Edge, up to the bridge, Higger Tor, picnic, and then back to the pub via some more nice rocks with nice views.Public transport or car sharing options:
272 bus leaves from the Interchange at 17:45 and arrives at Fox House for 18:21. Alternatively, use the comments on Meetup to arrange lift sharing. Plenty of free parking on the road!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/.2 attendees
Who Put These Ethels Here?
Location not specified yetWalk leader: Serena
Co-lead: James
Date: Sunday 26th July
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:00
End time: 16ish - depending on whether we get lost
Start and end point: Castleton bus stop
Start point - What 3 Words: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7gEQeBYFaa7m146n9?g_st=ic
Distance (in miles): 11
Ascent (in meters): 420
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Eldon Hill, Slitherstone Hill, Gautries Hill & Bradwell Moor
Is your walk dog friendly?: NoFull description:
We are getting a bit out of the beaten track to tick off (and possibly redeem?!) some of the least known Ethels across the Peak District! This means 1. We will be able to admire Mam Tor from an unusual South angle; 2. We will roam across some new moorlands; 3. We will likely get lost :-). No worries though: the Limestone Ways will always be in sight to provide some reassurance! This walk includes a significant ascent with several ups and downs, thus it requires a good level of fitness! Bring all you need for the day, including lunch, 2+ litres water, sunscreen and a hat.Public transport or car sharing options:
Bus 272 leaves from Pond Street/Paternoster Row at 8:51 arriving in Castleton at 9.59. We will aim to return in time for the 16:23 to Sheffield - if not, we will wait in the pub for the 17:29Be 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/.3 attendees
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