International Women's Day Walk - Bamford to Hathersage
Details
Walk leader: Emily Beardon
Date: Sunday 8th March
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 9:45am
End time: 3.30pm (estimated)
Start point: Bamford Station, Bus turnaround stop
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End point (if not circular): Main road, Hathersage
Distance (in miles): 8.4
Ascent (in meters): 405
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs only
Full description:
It's International Women's Day! To celebrate, we are holding SWGs 3rd annual women's only walk, open to all women and those who identify as women. Starting in Bamford, we will begin by following the Derwent Valley Heritage Way north towards Ladybower dam. We'll then cross the dam and start the steep climb up to the top of Bamford Edge for spectacular views over the valley and reservoir (weather permitting). After walking the length of the edge, we'll drop down into Hathersage, passing Little John's grave in Hathersage churchyard. Depending on buses, there may be time for a well deserved drink in the pub, or to explore some of Hathersage's many outdoor shops.
Public transport or car sharing options:
Catch the 272 bus from Sheffield Interchange at 9am, arriving at Bamford turnaround at 9.44am. Return buses are from Hathersage, departing 15.25 and 16.55, with a later one at 18.50. Please check buses yourself in case of changes.
Please note, there is planned engineering work on the train line this weekend, so please think twice if you are considering travelling by train.
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/.