Details
Walk leader: Keira
Co-leader: Alex
Date: 14/06/26
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:45
End time: 15:45
Start point: The Fox House, Hathersage Road, S11 7TY
Start point - What 3 Words: ///bench.good.mobile
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 7.36
Ascent (in meters): 362
Which Ethels are included in your walk, if any?: Higger Tor
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a lead
Full description:
We will head from our meeting point through a disused quarry, past Carl Wark Fort, up Higger Tor, along Burbage Edge, Houndkirk Hill and finally the famous Cowsick Bog (via a paved path) in Blacka Moor Nature Reserve to try and spot some deer and other wildlife. There will also be an optional pub stop at the end when we return to the Fox House.
The walk can be very muddy in places and there may also be some clambering over big rocks at the top of Higger Tor.
Do bring lunch with you :).
Please not this will be a muddy or boggy walk (requiring sturdy walking boots)
Public transport or car sharing options:
You can take the 272 bus from Sheffield Interchange at 10:05 or arrange lift sharing in the meetup comments. Please check bus times yourself as they can change.
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/.