What we’re about
We are a social walking club based in Sheffield aimed at people in their 20s and 30s. The group has been around since July 2002 and has been growing steadily ever since – currently we have around 200 members! We are part of the Ramblers, Britain's largest walking charity.
We're always on the lookout for new members, so please book on to a walk or social, or come along to one of our monthly New Members' Nights.
More events and further information about the group is listed on our Web page: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/
Being a Ramblers affiliated group we encourage our participants to join the Ramblers Association. This allows you to attend our great weekends away and get other Ramblers benefits. It also helps support the great work that Ramblers do to keep the countryside open to all and to fight for the things that matter most to walkers. You can read more about the work done by Ramblers here.
We have walks of varying lengths every weekend in the Peak District or the South Yorkshire countryside.
We have an active Socials programme ranging from meals out and cinema trips to dancing and pool championships, not to mention a Easter Egg, Pub Hunt and a Christmas Party every year. There's something for everyone!
We organise weekends away to beautiful locations across the UK such as Snowdonia, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. They're a great opportunity to see some of the most picturesque parts of the country and take a break from work and the city for a very reasonable price.
We’re a Ramblers group run by volunteers who we rely on to keep it going. There are lots of ways to get involved, so if you’d like to lead a walk, organise a social or join the committee, we’d love to hear from you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dams, Disease, Discovery: Sheffield’s Water Heritage in Ewden ValleyNeeds location
Walk leader: Serena
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 10.30
End time: 15.00
Start and end point (circular route): Manchester Road/More Hall Lane bus stop
Distance (in miles): 8
Ascent (in meters): 200
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a leadFull description:
We’ll begin our walk at More Hall Reservoir, where we’ll see the small hamlet that once housed the workers who built the dams in the early 20th century. As we walk along the water’s edge, we’ll trace the path of the old Ewden Railway, built to bring in supplies and labour from Wharncliffe Wood during construction. The reservoirs we’re exploring today were created in response to deadly cholera outbreaks in Sheffield in the 1830s, when the city urgently needed a clean and reliable water supply. Work began in 1913, paused during the First World War, and was completed in the 1930s. As we continue, we’ll pass More Hall Dam, which acts as a compensation reservoir, and make our way toward Broomhead, the main supply reservoir. Along the way, we’ll notice the impressive earthworks carved into the valley—reminders of the landslips and geological challenges faced by the engineers, who had to remove hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of material to stabilise the site.Climbing gently between the reservoirs, we’ll enjoy sweeping views over the Ewden Valley, shaped by ancient sandstone and layered with history. We’ll spot the site of the old settlement of Wigtwizzle and, if the water levels are low, we might even glimpse archaeological traces from as far back as the Mesolithic—flint tools, pottery fragments, and signs of Roman activity have all been found here. Our walk also invites us to reflect on the broader legacy of the cholera epidemic: not only did it lead to cleaner water, but also to the creation of better-planned cemeteries and burial grounds across Sheffield. As we loop back through woodland paths and along the quiet shores of Broomhead Reservoir, we’ll be walking through a landscape that holds centuries of human endeavour—from ancient camps and medieval farms to public health reform and interwar engineering.
Public transport or car sharing options:
Bus 57 leaves from Paternoster Row/SS2 at 9.54, arriving 10.26. To return, bus 57 or 57a run approximately every 30 minutes. If driving, on road parking may be available at Wharncliffe Side. Public transport is encouraged.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-preparedSign-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. - Blackamoor Nature Reserve and Totley Moors (7 miles)Needs location
Walk leader: Lee
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 1:00pm
End time: 4:00pm
Start and end point (circular route): The Cross Scythes pub, Totley
Distance (in miles): 7
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs onlyFull description:
We start from the Cross Scythes pub in Totley, making our way through Gillfield Wood, then proceeding to Totley Moor trig point whilst taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Peak District. Reaching Blackamoor nature reserve, we saunter through the reserve, admiring the wildlife and, if we are lucky, spotting the local deer wandering the Totley Moors.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:
Bus 97 takes you from the city centre right to the start in Totley.Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, 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-preparedSign-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. - Autumn Equinox AmbleNeeds location
Walk leader: Miranda
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 11:00
End time: 17:00
Start and end point (circular route): Outside The Bull in Monyash
Distance (in miles): 7.4
Ascent (in meters): 237
Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs kept on a leadFull description:
It’s that time of year again! The third of four walks to Arbor Low in celebration of the changing of the seasons, and this one marks the equinox and the start of the nights longer than the days. We start in Monyash and head to Lathkill Dale, then up through One Ash Grange Farm to see the snazzy animals, up the big hill and head up to Arbor Low stone circle. Please note that the stone circle is on a farm and a £1 entry fee is payable at the gate - please bring a coin!We’ll stop for lunch up at the stone circle before heading back to Monyash and the pub. Please bring lunch with you. Some of Lathkill Dale can be slippery and there are some large rocks. Boots advised!
Public transport or car sharing options:
No public transport is available for this walk. Please use the comments on Meetup to arrange lifts, and please offer to drive people if you can!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-preparedSign-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.
