Springwatch wildlife walk

Leader: Fiona
Co-leader: Micaela Strachan (we wish!)
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:20
End time: 17:00
Start and end point (circular route): Fox House pub car park (S11 7TY)
Distance (in miles): Up to 8
Ascent (in meters): Some
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead

Full description:
Fiona will share her wildlife knowledge leading a walk around the 'set' of Springwatch 2025, which is being broadcast from Longshaw Estate! We'll explore the moorlands, woodlands and rivers which are home to a variety of birds, flowers and other wildlife as starred on the show. The intention is to walk up to 8 miles with some sections of steep ascent / descent, so be prepared for a hike, but also bring binoculars if you have them. Who knows, we may bump into Chris Packham and Micaela Strachan on the way!

Public transport or car sharing options:
Bus 272 arrives at Fox House at 10.15 (from Sheffield station / Abbeydale Rd / Hunters Bar roundabout). If you do decide to drive, please offer lifts in the Meetup comments to minimise car use.

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.