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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You have been Wharn(cliffe)!
Langsett road north Oughtibridge, langsett road north, Sheffield, GBWalk leader: Serena Saligari
Date: 07/03/2026
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 11:15
End time: 15:30
Start and end point: Joni Cafe, 1 Langsett Rd S, Oughtibridge, Sheffield S35 0GY
Distance (in miles): 8
Ascent (in meters): 190
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead
Full description:
We’ll be setting off from Oughtibridge, heading out of the village and gradually climbing up through the trees into Wharncliffe Woods. The path winds uphill through peaceful woodland, with the sound of the River Don below and the valley slowly opening up behind us as we gain height.
At the top, we’ll reach Wharncliffe Crags – a long stretch of dramatic gritstone cliffs that run along the edge of the valley. The rocks here are over 300 million years old, and the views from the top are well worth the climb, stretching out across Stocksbridge and the Upper Don Valley.
There’s plenty of history here too. The name Wharncliffe is thought to come from “quern cliff,” as the stone was once used to make quern stones for grinding grain, dating back to Iron Age and Roman times. There are even old quarry remains hidden among the trees. And if you like a bit of legend, this is also where the famous Dragon of Wantley was said to live!
It’s a great walk with a bit of everything – woodland trails, big views, and a fascinating slice of local history.Public transport or car sharing options:
The bus 57 leaves from Paternoster Row/SS2 (Stop SS2) at 10:32 and arrives in Oughtibridge at 11.06. Return journeys with either bus 57 or 57A are every half hour.
If you are driving, please offer lifts in the comments. There is on street parking near the start point; please get considerate of local residents.Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with plenty of warm clothes and waterproofs, as well as food and water. 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/.1 attendee
International Women's Day Walk - Bamford to Hathersage
Bus Turnaround, Mytham Bridge, S33 0EA, Bamford, GBWalk leader: Emily B
Date: Sunday 8th March
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 9:45am
End time: 3.30pm (estimated)
Start point: Bamford Station, Bus turnaround stop
Start point - What 3 Words: ///vans.audible.brief
End point (if not circular): Main road, Hathersage
Distance (in miles): 8.4
Ascent (in meters): 405
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs onlyFull description:
It's International Women's Day! To celebrate, we are holding SWGs 3rd annual women's only walk, open to all women and those who identify as women. Starting in Bamford, we will begin by following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way north towards Ladybower dam. We'll then cross the dam and start the steep climb up to the top of Bamford Edge for spectacular views over the valley and reservoir (weather permitting). After walking the length of the edge, we'll drop down into Hathersage, passing Little John's grave in Hathersage churchyard. Depending on buses, there may be time for a well deserved drink in the pub, or to explore some of Hathersage's many outdoor shops.Public transport or car sharing options:
Catch the 272 bus from Sheffield Interchange at 9am, arriving at Bamford turnaround at 9.44am. Return buses are from Hathersage, departing 15.25 and 16.55, with a later one at 18.50. Please check buses yourself in case of changes.
Please note, there is planned engineering work on the train line this weekend, so please think twice if you are considering travelling by train.Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with plenty of warm clothes and waterproofs, as well as food and water. 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
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