Blackamoor Nature Reserve and Totley Moors

Leader: Lee
Date: Saturday November 29th
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 1.30pm
End time: 4.30pm
Start and end point: Cross Scythes pub Totley
Start point - What 3 Words: attic.clasping.promising
Distance (in miles): 6.5miles
Is your walk dog friendly?: No
Full description:
We start from the Cross Scythes pub, making our way through Gillyfield Wood, then proceeding to Totley Moor trig point whilst taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Peak District. Upon reaching Blackamoor nature reserve for a brief rest, we saunter through the reserve, admiring the wildlife and, if we are lucky, spotting the local Deer wandering the Totley Moors.

We will aim for 4.30pm at the Crown Inn pub. There is a fine selection of food on the menu. A friend and I will be eating at the pub, all welcome to join us if you wish.

History
Blackamoor Nature Reserve's history spans from the 13th century, when the land was granted to monks who developed a farmstead, to its 20th-century gifting to the City of Sheffield by philanthropist J. G. Graves in the 1930s to be preserved in its natural state. It was subsequently managed by various entities, including the Duke of Norfolk for grouse shooting, before being gifted to the city for public enjoyment and protection from development. The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust has managed the reserve since 2001, ensuring its continued conservation.

Public transport or car sharing options: 97 Totley bus from city centre.
If you are driving please try and offer lifts using the meetup chat.

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-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/.