Welcome to the Sheffield Shamblers Walking Group
Do you enjoy walking but want to do this at a leisurely pace? Fed up with walking groups that want to beat the clock over the distance of the walk? Or maybe you are new to walking and fear that you won't be able to keep up with experienced walkers? Then come and join the SHEFFIELD SHAMBLERS WALKING GROUP!
Who are we?
- Friendly, relaxed, sociable, walking group
- Members are mostly based in Sheffield and Rotherham
- Wide range of walks around Sheffield and the Peak District
- No joining fee
Our Walks
We offer a broad range of walks, from Wednesday Health Walks which last between 40 - 60 minutes, 1.5 to 2 miles in length, to the longer sunday walks which are usually around 7-9 miles in length.
Every other Saturday our walks are either short themed walks or around 6 miles in length
Fortnightly midweek evening walks are also provided for people who fancy a brisk walk somewhere in the suburbs of Sheffield, followed by a pub visit afterwards. These walks are normally 3-5 miles in length and last about 1.5 hours.
We have regular stops to admire the views, the flora, fauna, birds and other wildlife. Sharing local information and any general knowledge about the countryside and walking in general is always encouraged. We even wait for photographers sometimes!
Where we walk
Weekend walks are mostly around South Yorkshire and the Peak District, which have some of the most attractive villages and countryside in England. We sometimes venture into Nottinghamshire or further afield to the coast.
Evening walks usually take place within the boundaries of Sheffield itself.
Getting In Touch
The first step to joining a walk is to contact us either by phone:
07977 690100
or
Find a Walk
You can find a list of walks on the events page. Please let us know if you are going to join us.
Next Sunday Walk:
Sunday 29th January 2012
Stanage Edge
Starting at Hathersage we walking up to Stanage Edge, on route we will be passing the resting place of Little John, North Lees Hall of Bronte Fame and Robin Hoods Cave. This is mainly good field paths and lanes, with moorland promenade.
This is an approx 9 mile walk taking roughly 5 hours.
Details:
Start time: 10am
Meeting point: Oddfellows Road car park Hathersage, S32 1DU
Map Reference: SK231814
Parking: Oddfellows Road car park Hathersage
Public transport:
BUS: http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/journeyplanner/showJourneyDetailsPage.do?rid=1321703577623&hss=7AIMq42456008
TRAIN: http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/journeyplanner/showJourneyDetailsPage.do?rid=1321703676046&hss=wkbBj42456297
Walk Leaders: Miss Chatterbox and Village Owl.
Additional information:
Anyone who is able to offer lifts, could they put this in their post, thanks.
We will be having Food at the Little John Pub after this walk, people who do not wish to walk but join us for food are welcome to do so and we aim to be at the pub for no later than 4pm. You dont need to stay and have food but it would be good to have an after walk chat and drink.