The Thornbridge on the River Wye
Details
Walk leader: Alan
Date: Saturday 13th June 2026
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:15
End time: 16:00
Start point: Junction of Baslow Road/Hillfoot Road, next to The Cross Scythes pub, Totley, S17 4AE
Start point - What 3 Words: ///solved.with.hiking
End point (if not circular): Bakewell
Distance (in miles): 13
Ascent (in meters): 542
Is your walk dog friendly?: No
Full description:
A linear walk from the outskirts of Sheffield to the ever popular village of Bakewell.
The route begins by crossing Totley Moor, passing through Longshaw Estate and descending the scenic Padley Gorge. From Grindleford we'll follow the river to Calver before turning southwest to Rowland. From here it's due south into Bakewell. The walk finishes on the edge of Bakewell at the river, where there is an option to visit the Thornbridge tap room for drinks and pizza. Buses back to Sheffield via Totley are available on the main road.
Public transport or car sharing options:
Bus 218 from Sheffield Interchange at 09:47 or 97 from Arundel Gate at 09:52 arrive in time for the walk start. We will wait for these to arrive before setting off.
Return from Bakewell (via the start point) is by bus.
Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year. A waterproof is always advised, as well as plenty of food and water. Please bring sun protection if required (sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream etc). 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/.