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 26th Febraury 2012
Wentworth Castle
This is a 6.5-7 mile walk and wil take us roughly 3 hours. The route is lovely and takes us along the Dove Valley Trail to wentworth Castle, through Broom Royd Wood and by Worsborough Reservoir back to the start.The terrain is mainly flat, a disused railway line, and woodland footpaths. There is a cafe and toilets at Wentworth Castle.
Details:
Start time: 2:00pm
As most walkers will be attending a course to aid the group at Northern College this is an afternoon walk to tie in with the end of the course, to allow all those at college the chance to attend.
Meeting point: Car Park near Wigfield Farm
Parking: Car Park near Wigfield Farm. From M1 junction 36, follow the A61 towards Barnsley for about 2 miles, past the Button Mill Pub on the right. Look out for the Ship Inn directly infront, then take the left fork and turn immediately left into Haverlands Lane. wigfield Farm is 200 metres along the lane.
Public Transport: Local buses 265 from Sheffield to Button Mill, then leaving a short walk to the car park.
Walk Leaders: Bruno, Mrs DJ, Village Owl
Additional information:
Anyone who is able to offer lifts, could they put this in their post, thanks.
Importamt:
Anyone joining the walk should be of a level of fitness relative to the walk being undertaken, be appropriately dressed, have suitable footwear, and have with them enough food and drink for the duration of the walk.