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!
Upcoming events
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Coffee Walk
Location not specified yetWalk leader: Zoe
Co-leader: Emma
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 09.15
End time: 12.30
Start and end point (circular route): The Shelter Café parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8e6BfGp2roZuiJFA?g_st=ipc
Distance (in miles): 6
Ascent (in meters): 312
Is your walk dog friendly?: NoFull description:
We’ll be walking on paths through Limb Valley, north to the weirs on Porter Brook. Then we’ll walk west along Porter Brook and back through Lady Canning’s plantation to get some refreshments at the Shelter Café. It will probably be muddy/leafy and possibly be rainy. Please see this link for the plotted route: http://hiiker.app/maps/planned-trails/ramblers-7th-oct--404555164Public transport or car sharing options:
We will be driving from Sheffield. Will arrange lifts in the Meetup comments. In terms of public transport, the 272 peak link bus stops at the end of the road 5 minutes walk from the cafe.Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, 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, 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.11 attendees
Wentworth Woodhouse and Elsecar Heritage Centre (linear walk Meadowhall to Elsec
Location not specified yetWalk leader: John
Co-leader: Liam
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 09.45
End time: 16.00
Start point: Meadowhall railway station car park (adjacent to platform 2)
End point: Elsecar railway station
Distance (in miles): 11
Ascent (in meters): 300
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a leadFull description:
We start from Meadowhall interchange (meeting at the station car park next to platform 2) from where we pick up the TransPennine trail for a couple of miles before heading in the direction of Kimberworth Park and Scholes. We then cross Wentworth Park visiting some of the follies and lakes in the grounds and will stop for our packed lunch somewhere in the park.In the afternoon we pass the impressive Wentworth Woodhouse and walk through the village of Wentworth where we may have some free time to explore or visit the pub (time dependent). The final part of the walk takes us past Elsecar Reservoir to the heritage centre and the station from where there are regular trains back to Meadowhall and Sheffield.
Please note that this might be a muddy/boggy walk, so sturdy walking boots are advised!
Public transport or car sharing options:
Meadowhall interchange is well-connected by various bus, train and tram options from Sheffield and the wider area.Return travel: trains twice per hour from Elsecar back to Meadowhall and Sheffield. If driving, either park at Meadowhall station car park and take the train back to your car. Alternatively, park at Elsecar and take the 09.31 train (arrives 09.42). We will wait if this train is late, but otherwise please be ready to ensure a prompt departure at 9.45 to make the most of the day!
Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, 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, 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.3 attendees
Past events
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