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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Matlock South (including a second-hand bookshop)
Location not specified yetWalk Leader: Chris
Co-leader: Mollie
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 9.30am
End time: 5pm-ish
Start point: Matlock Train Station Car Park
Start point - What 3 Words: ///indicated.written.proof
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 10
Ascent (in meters): 560
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: None that I'm aware of
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs onlyFull description:
We'll meet at Matlock Train Station, cross the river and head towards Old Matlock for a look at the war memorial, and then generally head south-south-east to Leawood Pump House, which is planned to be operational. We'll have a look in, because it'd be rude not to.
From there, we'll walk along the canal towards Cromford.
Once we arrive in Cromford, we'll stop for an extended lunch break. There's a lovely place called Scarthin Books which has a small cafe and a lot of books. The cafe is only small, so it's recommended to bring your own lunch, but perhaps stop in for snacks and/or drinks.There's only a few miles until we're back, so feel free to buy as many as you think you can carry.
Once we're all suitably fed/watered/heavily-laden, we'll head north-west through Matlock Bath until we hit the Limestone Way, and then follow that back into Matlock.Public transport or car sharing options:
Train gets in from Sheffield at 9.23am.
The X17 bus from Chesterfield arrives just after 9am.We'll co-ordinate on the day and set off when those travelling by train have arrived. As always, feel free to organise car sharing in the comments.
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-prepared
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.21 attendees
Evening Wander and Wildlife Around Wadsely Common
Location not specified yetWalk Leader: Fiona
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 18:00
End time: 20:30
Start point: Wadsley Common car park (east, on Rural Lane)
Start point - What 3 Words: Reason.shield.vets
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 4
Ascent (in meters): 160
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: None
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a leadFull description:
Starting at the eastern Wadsley / Loxley Common car park on Rural Lane, we will stroll up through Wadsley and Loxley Common, which are both wooded / heathland nature reserves on the north-west of Sheffield. Bring your binoculars if you have them, as I will no doubt get distracted and point out interesting birds, butterflies and plants! Also bring snacks / a meal as we will stop for a picnic at the top. We will be returning to the car park downhill through the woodlandPublic transport or car sharing options:
Starting point is a 20 min walk from Middlewood tram stopBe 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.8 attendees
Stanage Edge and upper Rivelin Valley
Redmires Plantation Car Park, S10 4QZ, Sheffield, GBWalk Leader: Mollie
Date: 10/05/2026
Difficulty: Moderate
Start Time: 10am
Finish Time: 3pm
Start and finish point: Redmires plantation car park
Start point – What 3 Words: ///shower.opens.rents
Distance: 9 miles
Ascent (in meters): 310
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes well behaved dogs only
Full description:
Starting at Redmires reservoirs we will climb to Stanage Pole and then out onto Stanage Edge to see views across the Peak District National Park. We will return via Moscar and then climb across the moor back to the reservoirs.
Public transport or car sharing options:
It is not easy to Redmires reservoir on public transport, so please offer to car share (put requests or offers on meetup).
Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and food and water. 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. 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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