WALK NEXT SUNDAY 14 JAN. SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

Walk next Sunday. 14 January.
Walk to start at Grindleford station. But if you do not want to climb the hillside path, Get to Fox House and meet at Longshaw lodge cafe at approx 13.00hrs. The walk will not stop here but continue towards the Long Pole entrance gate-way to Longshaw. Then subject to the prevailing weather conditions it will go either via Lady's Cross, Etc. or directly across Totley Moors via Moss Road. If you intend to meet at the Longshaw Lodge Cafe please let me know by 10.00am. on Sunday 14 January.

Train leaves Sheffield Midland at 11.43am or Dore at 11.52am to Grindleford.
Fare from Dore. £1.45 single.

Planned walk route: Up Padley to Longshaw Lodge, Long Pole, White Edge, Lady's Cross, Totley Moss, The Sheep Fold, The Grid Point, The Cairn on Brown Edge, then the Path under Brown Edge to Moss Road, Dropping down to either Totley, Totley Brook or Dore. Finishing about 3.30.
Mug of Tea or Coffee to finish the walk off at my house.

After the first hill up to Longshaw Lodge, the walk is mainly flat or down hill

Return home by 98 Bus from Totley Brook via Abbeydale to City or 30 bus from Dore via Encliffe to City. Bus time departures:- No.98. from Totley Brook to City on the 20 or 50 Minute past the hour. No.30. from Dore at 45 Minute past the hour to city.

All welcome, including dogs. Flask and a Snack useful. No booze.

If the walk is called off. I'll post a notice on this thread on Sunday between 8.30 - 9.00am.

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Please note The Sheffield Forum Policy.

We have been asked to make it very clear that any meet-up is not endorsed or officially organised by the forum. This is due to obvious legal issues if someone was to go missing, be injured, etc. The forum's opinion is that people should never meet each other via this or any other web site. In the event that people choose to ignore this advice, as already happens with the social drinking meet-ups, that is their concern and the consequences are their responsibility.

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Count me in for this one. Had to miss feargals new year wonder due to the dreaded man flu which is now going !

Will be getting train from Sheffield to Dore, hope there will be others going so can meet them there, if not see you at Dore...

How steep is the walk by the way ?

Count me in for this one. Had to miss feargals new year wonder due to the dreaded man flu which is now going !

Will be getting train from Sheffield to Dore, hope there will be others going so can meet them there, if not see you at Dore...

How steep is the walk by the way ?

Fairly easy after the first incline up Padley Gorge to Lawrence Field,Longshaw.

No booze

I bet Meaks and Kristian won't be going on this one! :hihi:

I'm back on radio show duty so I'll have to pass too :(

Sounds grand Mr Smith, but I'm away this weekend so can't join you.

Can you post details of any others coming up please! :thumbsup:

I've been asked to say that Taxman will be attending too. He'll be getting the train from Sheffield and so will see Grissom at the station.

I've been asked to say that Taxman will be attending too. He'll be getting the train from Sheffield and so will see Grissom at the station.

Shall I bring my P60?!!

I've been asked to say that Taxman will be attending too. He'll be getting the train from Sheffield and so will see Grissom at the station.

Shall I bring my P60?!!
I can only hope that the expected rain keeps off
What ever, I'm sure all wil enjoy the walk.

I've been asked to say that Taxman will be attending too. He'll be getting the train from Sheffield and so will see Grissom at the station.

Cool :thumbsup:

count me and Tess in too please

Walk next Sunday. 7 January. Walk to start in Grindleford, but if getting there by public transport we can meet en route.

Train leaving Sheffield Midland at 11.43am or Dore at 11.52am Station to Grindleford. Fare from Dore £1.45 single.

Walk route: Up Padley to Longshaw,Long Pole, White Edge, Lady's Cross, Totley Moss Sheep Fold, The Grid Point, Cairn on Brown Edge then Path under Brown Edge to Moss Road, Dropping down to either Totley, Totley Brook or Dore. Finishing about 3.30.
Mug of Tea or Coffee to finish the walk off at my house.
All welcome, including dogs.

Flask and a Snack useful. No booze. If the walk is called off I'll post a notice on this thread next Sunday between 8.30 - 9.00am.

Please note The Sheffield Forum Policy.

We have been asked to make it very clear that any meet-up is not endorsed or officially organised by the forum. This is due to obvious legal issues if someone was to go missing, be injured, etc. The forum's opinion is that people should never meet each other via this or any other web site. In the event that people choose to ignore this advice, as already happens with the social drinking meet-ups, that is their concern and the consequences are their responsibility.

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Due to the worsening weather conditions checked since 6.00 this morning I have very reluctantly, called today’s walk OFF.
With the approval of the Walk Group leader it will be held next Sunday 14 January 2007.
A posting will be made during this week regarding this.

Cheers, will get back in bed and dream of walk next week :)

This walk sounds great! I'll be there too, all being well. Let's hope for better weather this week. :thumbsup:

WALK NEXT SUNDAY 14 JAN. SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

Walk next Sunday. 14 January.
Walk to start at Grindleford station. But if getting there by public transport. Meet near to Fox House at Longshaw lodge cafe at approx 13.00hrs. The walk will not stop here. But continue towards the Long Pole / Froggatt Edge gate-way to Longshaw, prior to going towards Lady's Cross. If you intend to meet at the cafe please let me know by 10.00am. on Sunday 14 January.

Train leaves Sheffield Midland at 11.43am or Dore at 11.52am to Grindleford.
Fare from Dore. £1.45 single.

Walk route: Up Padley to Longshaw,Long Pole, White Edge, Lady's Cross, Totley Moss Sheep Fold, The Grid Point, Cairn on Brown Edge then Path under Brown Edge to Moss Road, Dropping down to either Totley, Totley Brook or Dore. Finishing about 3.30.
Mug of Tea or Coffee to finish the walk off at my house.

After the first hill up to longshaw lodge, the walk is mainly flat or down hill

Return home by 98 Bus from Totley Brook via Abbeydale to City or 30 bus from Dore via Encliffe to City. Bus times No.98. from Totley Brook to City on the 20 or 50 Minute past the hour.
No.30. from Dore at 45 Minute past the hour to city.

All welcome, including dogs. Flask and a Snack useful. No booze.

If the walk is called off. I'll post a notice on this thread on Sunday between 8.30 - 9.00am.

************************************************** **************
Please note The Sheffield Forum Policy.

We have been asked to make it very clear that any meet-up is not endorsed or officially organised by the forum. This is due to obvious legal issues if someone was to go missing, be injured, etc. The forum's opinion is that people should never meet each other via this or any other web site. In the event that people choose to ignore this advice, as already happens with the social drinking meet-ups, that is their concern and the consequences are their responsibility.

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I might be a bit thick, well a lot thick actually, but I cant work out whether this walk starts at Grindleford or Fox House! Also, does it looks to me like it ends at Totley, so would someone who arrives in their own car have to get from Totley to Grindleford/Fox House to pick their car back up?
Also, I notice that there is a no booze clause. Has the unofficial Walkers policy regarding booze changed in the 2 weeks that I`ve been out of the country? I`m only 1/2 joking Mr Smith when I say that on certain recent walks it has been a pleasure to fit a walk in to the pub and cafe visits that us regulars have experienced!
Anyway, to help me decide whether I can attend or not, would you mind advising this pub-loving, non public-transport person what he is to do regarding these 2 dilemnas?
Cheers

Hello Scubz - Welcome back to blighty!

I think because it's a linear walk it'll be easier to go on the train/bus. There's a couple of us meeting at the train station (myself and Taxman), so if you want to join us there, feel free!

Due to the worsening weather conditions checked since 6.00 this morning I have very reluctantly, called today’s walk OFF.
With the approval of the Walk Group leader it will be held next Sunday 14 January 2007.
A posting will be made during this week regarding this.


you dry weather wimps. i did longshaw,surpise view, burbage, fox house on sunday. didnt get wet until 3.00pm ish, just in time to return for pub grub.

Can we expect to see you there then Willman, showing us how it's done? ;)

i will be on burbage again , probably from around lunchtime. trying to educate my dogs into hill walking as opposed to a little jaunt in the landscaped country park.(learning reinforced by repetition or some psycho bull.)

you dry weather wimps. i did longshaw,surpise view, burbage, fox house on sunday. didnt get wet until 3.00pm ish, just in time to return for pub grub.

Hind-sight is a wonderful thing, Unfortunately only some of us have it!!

I might be a bit thick, well a lot thick actually, but I cant work out whether this walk starts at Grindleford or Fox House! Also, does it looks to me like it ends at Totley, so would someone who arrives in their own car have to get from Totley to Grindleford/Fox House to pick their car back up?
Also, I notice that there is a no booze clause. Has the unofficial Walkers policy regarding booze changed in the 2 weeks that I`ve been out of the country? I`m only 1/2 joking Mr Smith when I say that on certain recent walks it has been a pleasure to fit a walk in to the pub and cafe visits that us regulars have experienced!
Anyway, to help me decide whether I can attend or not, would you mind advising this pub-loving, non public-transport person what he is to do regarding these 2 dilemnas?
Cheers

The walk starts at either Sheffield Midland or Dore Station at the times given.
People who prefer to 'Cut out' the hill walk from Grindleford to Longshaw Lodge could take a bus to Fox House, then wait at Longshaw Lodge to join the group.
If a car is used to get to Fox House. People can join the group, leaving it when the opportunity arises by taking the old Dronfield - Hathersage Bridle Road back to the Fox House Inn.

This Bridle Road joins Hathersage Road roughly fifty yards from the Inn, but below where the Hound Kirk Road (Roman Road) merges with the main road.

A car can be left close to Dore Station or close to my home and collected after the walk is completed.

Pub loving people are welcome to visit any pub en-route. As I do not drink beer, I would advise, that they enquire from someone else who does regarding the locations of the pubs!!! (I do suggest a flask of tea or coffee).

If you want to arrange with me to: To leave your car at Fox House. Join the walk at Longshaw Lodge, Completing it. I'll arrange transport from Totley Brook back to Fox House for you.

Finally if you want me to walk it for you, I will, provided that the weather is OK.

Join it. You will enjoy it. Albert

Sorry we can't make this Sunday

The weather forecast looks pretty reasonable for Sunday **touches nearest bit of available wood**, so this should be a good walk. :)

Some of us are meeting at Sheffield station at about 11.30 am (myself, (plus guest!),Taxman, Grissom). Feel free to join us - we might look a bit bleary-eyed on a Sunday morning, but we're lovely people really!

The weather is perfect for a lovely walk.
If you are coming and you are very welcome, may I suggest that you bring Binoculars and Camera.
Its a bit nippey so wrap up warm.
Train leaves Sheffield 11.25 and DORE 11.45 this Morning.
(Better early to get a seat on the train).

I've just checked with rail enquiries and it's definitely 11.43 from Sheffield!!

Well, despite the minor confusion over train times, we all gathered for this fantastic walk! :D

Albert, Taxman, Andrea, myself and Peter (who we met on the train and decided to join us:) ), set out from Grindleford, and after the initial fairly steep - but mercifully short - climb, it was a beautiful walk over the moors. The scenery was stunning (oh, I wish I owned a camera), and the weather was perfect - sunny, fairly warm and only a light breeze. We had a tea-stop at Longshaw, then strode out again over the moors before dropping down into Totley for a well-earned pint. (The muddiest part of the whole walk was crossing the football pitch in Totley!)

Thanks to Albert for organising it, and for all the info he provided along the route. :thumbsup:

Answers to questions raised during last Sundays walk:
Totley Tunnel is 3 Miles 950 Yards long.
It is the second longest railway tunnel in the United kingdom.
Construction work started from Totley and Padley (Grindleford) at roughly the same time. This was September, 1888. Both sides met on 19 October, 1892.
The first train was a goods train on 6 November 1893 and the first passenger train was on 16 May 1894.
The first passenger train organised by: 'Ellesmere Tents of Independant order of Rechabities' which started it's jouney from Rotherham. A second train behind coming from Sheffield. Each of these trains pulled 15 Coaches with 12 or 13 passengers in each coach.
May I suggest that any other questions should be put to forum users. because I'm certain someone will know a great deal more than myself.

If Totley Tunnel is only the second longest, which is the longest UK rail tunnel? I'm guessing Box Tunnel in Wiltshire

Totley Tunnel is the longest tunnel within England that runs under land for its entire length¹.

Is the longest maybe in Wales? Or maybe one that goes under water?
Does the Channel Tunnel count?

¹Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totley_Tunnel

OK, got it.

The Severn Tunnel is 4 miles 624 yds. 2¼ miles are under the river.

Totley Tunnel is the longest tunnel within England that runs under land for its entire length¹.

Is the longest maybe in Wales? Or maybe one that goes under water?
Does the Channel Tunnel count?

¹Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totley_Tunnel

I said, 'Second longest in the United Kingdom'. The one running under the River Seven is the longest.
What the name of the highest peak in the Peak District?

I'm guessing Kinder Scout or Mam Tor

I'm guessing Kinder Scout or Mam Tor

Kinderscout (2,088 ft/636 m) is the highest peak:smile:

Next question! :mrgreen:

Tess667. - Niklek. - Meak.
Next question after getting the first one right.
Tess667.- Wrong.
Niklek.- Wrong.
Meak.- Wrong.

Kinder is a Plateau.
ALL Wrong
Next question after this one is answered correctly.
(So get the map out).
I'll be back this evening.

Answer to be found on the top of the Tumulus at GR: 113 835.
That is on Lord's Seat.

Stone-Henge on Sailsbury Plain is a well known monument.
Was Arbo Low in the Peak District National Park built at the same time?