Hello,

Been on the internet all afternoon looking for like minded people such as yourselves. I have recently moved to Sheffield and was previously from Worcestershire.

Its been a big change going from open countryside to my city centre apartment and need to get out and about again.

My local knowledge is none. I know where I live and where I work, thats it for the moment. Lots of people tell me Sheffield is full of great walks and its all about travelling to the right place.

Tomorrow I shall be wandering into town to pick up a OS map, but it would really help for some insider knowledge.

Any level of walk would be great, please reply a post or email me.

Regards, hope to be joining you soon.

Ash :huh: :help:

Hello,

Been on the internet all afternoon looking for like minded people such as yourselves. I have recently moved to Sheffield and was previously from Worcestershire.

Its been a big change going from open countryside to my city centre apartment and need to get out and about again.

My local knowledge is none. I know where I live and where I work, thats it for the moment. Lots of people tell me Sheffield is full of great walks and its all about travelling to the right place.

Tomorrow I shall be wandering into town to pick up a OS map, but it would really help for some insider knowledge.

Any level of walk would be great, please reply a post or email me.

Regards, hope to be joining you soon.

Ash :huh: :help:

Hi Ash! Welcome to the forum, the walkers' group and Sheffield! :wave:

Well obviously, even before you buy your OS map you'll be aware of the rather large land mass to the west known as The Peak District. Getting out there couldn't be easier, there are loads of buses, and the great thing is that it's divided into two parts which are of completely different character. Please note that this means there are two OS maps you'll need to get - White Peak and Dark Peak areas in the Explorer range.

To the north is The Dark Peak, Vast bleak expanses of rugged peaty moorland. (There are no peaks - Kinder Scout, the biggy, is actually a more like a plateau). Running roughly north to south are a string of 'Edges' - long outcrops of millstone grit like big inland cliffs overlooking great valleys. These are wonderful to walk along, and are also popular with climbers (Sheffield is full of climbers). We also have a large number of reservoirs in the many river valleys which are beautiful to visit and hike or cycle round. There are lots of popular hotspots which we can tell you about later.

In the South is the White Peak, which is characterised by white limestone geological formations, mainly plateau with spectacular deep gorges. The villages in each half reflect the very different ambiences of the settings, the available stone, and the prevailing historical industries.

In the middle, where the two geologies collide, is the area around Castleton, which is one of the most dramatic and popular destinations to go (I'm supposed to be planning a trip in the next few weeks). There are four caverns to visit, a couple of fantastic gorges to walk up, a mountainous ridge which gives views all around the area, and a castle on a scary hill over a giant cave entrance called the Devil's Arse!

In Sheffield itself, we are so lucky. There are lots of parks, many of which lead off into wooded corridors, along our half dozen river valleys. It's possible to walk along a river in the city and think that you're in deepest countryside, and half of them lead all the way into the Peak District. Good valleys are Porter Valley (starting at Endcliffe Park), Rivelin Valley (starting at Malin Bridge) or Loxley Valley (Malin Bridge also). The River Don has a newly cleared 5 mile path from the city centre out towards Rotherham, and the great thing is it then joins the canal, which you can follow 5 miles back in again. This route goes through the heart of what was once Sheffield's world-beating industry. Unfortunately most of the enormous forges and factories have been torn down, but there are remnants to see. There is also the Sheffield Round Walk, which has expanded to 14 miles (I think - have a google). This includes some of the locations already mentioned, and makes a big loop round the west of the city.

Phew, is that enough to be going on with? Keep an eye on this section, as we've done walks covering every type of local and Peak terrain that I've mentioned, and even a cemetery, and we will do again. Look forward to meeting you! :thumbsup:

Thankyou for your reply. Been back to Worcestershire visiting friends and family from Sunday and managed to have a quick ramble over the Malvern's. Now I have more of an idea I hope to venture into South Yorkshire's countryside.

I may also be interested in Joining a local walking group. Seen a few on net, does anyone have any contacts?

once again, Thankyou.:thumbsup:

The Sheffield Round Walk book is available from some pretty odd locations - such as the cafe in Endcliffe park!

I expect you'll be joining us for a walking meet pretty soon? :)

Welcome to SF walking group :wave:

this group my interest you...


http://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk

When are you coming out with us then Ash?

Been off for a while, Sundays walk looks interesting, will try to make it for then (walk starting at Malin Bridge tram stop 1030hrs).

Been off for a while, Sundays walk looks interesting, will try to make it for then (walk starting at Malin Bridge tram stop 1030hrs).

Great! As long as the weather's not terrible, it'll be a really good walk. See you there! :)