Hopping through the valleys: egg-sploring Loxley and Rivelin

Leader: Serena
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10.30
End time: 14.30
Start point and end point (circular route): Malin Bridge tram stop
Distance (in miles): 7
Ascent (in meters): 220
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description:
Inspired by the Easter hunt spirit, we’ll be bouncing like bunnies between the beautiful Loxley and Rivelin Valleys! Starting at Malin Bridge, we will follow the gentle flow of the Loxley River through picturesque Storrs Wood before tackling a short but steep bunny-hop climb up to Stannington. But what goes up must come down—we will hop straight into the lush Rivelin Valley, where the river will guide us all the way back to Malin Bridge.

Public transport or car sharing options:
The blue tramline to Malin Bridge leaves Sheffield station at 10.09. Alternatively, bus 81 leaves Arundel Gate at 10.10 (get off at the "Holme Lane/Stannington Road" stop). Please note that for the tram, return tickets are cheaper than single. Parking is available at the beginning of both valleys, but you may have to walk a bit to find us at Malin Bridge.

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, 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.