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!
BOOK VIA THE SWG WEBSITE
Join us for a summer weekend on the Northumberland coast, in the popular village of Seahouses. Walk along the scenic coastal path, visit the seaside castles, take a boat ride to the bird reserves on the Farne Islands, or go further afield to hike in the Cheviots.
BOOK VIA THE SWG WEBSITE
We can't handle all the booking through Meetup. Please make your booking through the SWG website.
If you book on through Meetup without booking on our website, you'll be removed from the event.
- Price: £70 (£65 for regular volunteers, £62 if you lead a walk this weekend)
- Booking open now
- Booking closes Saturday 1st June
- Spaces available: 34
Weekends away are only open to Ramblers members. You will need to arrange your own transport, although the group will try to put people in touch to arrange lift shares. There is also a bus to the bunkhouse. The actual walks on offer depend on what walks leaders volunteer to run.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Evening Burbage Stroll and PicnicFox House, South Yorkshire
Walk title: Evening Burbage Stroll and Picnic
Leader: David Ward
Phone: 07791954203
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 18:30
Start & End Point: Fox House, Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY https://maps.app.goo.gl/6izpvYGznF9gUCqYA
Distance (in miles): 5ish
Full description: An Evening stroll round Burbage aiming to hunt down the perfect picnic spot with a view over the Hope Valley. Pub option at the end too. Please bring along your own picnic. Even though we expect to be back before it goes fully dark it is essential you bring a head torch (preferably not your phone light, easy to drop this).
Public transport & car sharing options: 272 bus from Sheffield Interchange at 17:36 Return from Fox House at 23:08 (please check times be for travelling). For car sharing please post in the comments on the meet up event page if you can offer or would like a lift.
Be prepared: Please remember to dress appropriately, we will stop to eat for a good while so enough layers to keep you warm while still is essential, a waterproof, and food and water. As mentioned above please bring a head torch. 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/. - Got My Mind Set on EwdenNeeds location
Leader: Bryn
Date: 18th May
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10.30am
Start point: Glen Howe Park, Damasel Lane, S35 0DW
End point (if not circular): Glen Howe Park, Damasel Lane, S35 0DW
Distance (in miles): 7
Full description:
We start at Glen Howe car park and walk through Ewden woodlands, along More Hall and Broomhead Reservoirs. Then it’s up towards Bolsterstone where we will walk along the top of Wharncliffe Side for views of Ewden Valley. Finally it’s mostly downhill, as we return to the opposite side of More Hall Reservoir and back to Glen Howe. We can stop for a drink at the end in the Blue Ball if there is interest.Public transport or car sharing options:
Public Transport: Catch the 9.40am tram from the Cathedral to Middlewood then connect onto a bus to Wharncliffe Side. Get off at Wharncliffe Arms and follow signs to Glen Howe Park. Please type in Damasel Lane S35 0DW if using GPS.Parking: If you are driving there is free parking in Glen Howe car park. Please type in Damasel Lane S35 0DW on your GPS / Sat Nav.
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. 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/. - Rounders at Endcliffe ParkEndcliffe Park, Sheffield
Organiser: Bryn
Location: Endcliffe Park, back of the field (S11 7AB)
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Now Summer has arrived we are starting fortnightly games of Rounders again at Endcliffe Park, starting at 6.30pm. If you are a little late, we will put you in a team when you arrive. Any questions email sheffieldwalkinggroup@hotmail.com .
- Dearne Valley Nature WalkNeeds location
Leader: John
Date: 25/05/2024
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 10:45am
Start point: Bolton-on-Dearne station, S63 8NY
End point (if not circular): Circular
Distance (in miles): 9
Ascent (in meters): 70
Full description:
A walk in an area the group doesn't often visit, linking together the perimeter of a number of RSPB nature reserves in the Dearne valley.We start from Bolton on Dearne station and head to the village of Harlington on the Trans Pennine Trail. We then head through the Adwick Wash nature reserve, through Barnburgh woodland and then alongside the lake at Manvers. Our walk then takes us around the perimeter of the Old Moor nature reserve (calling in at the cafe if possible), which offers a decent view out over the marshland and lake. We then head back to Bolton Station on the Trans Pennine Trail.
This is a fairly flat walk, mostly on good quality paths but please come prepared for patches of mud etc. in places dependent on the weather. We will go at a fairly gentle pace and take a break for lunch and then again at the Old Moor cafe. We won't actually enter the Old Moor nature reserve so no admission charges (but a good view of them all the same).
Public transport or car sharing options:
Train to Bolton on Dearne. The 10:15 from Sheffield arrives at 10:43 (the Leeds stopping service).Car parking: either on street in Bolton on Dearne or use the station car park (you may need to buy a low value train ticket as is for rail users only).
Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers and 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-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/.