It's a simple formula - get kitted up for a winter walk (usually not as bad as you think, but be prepared) walk a few miles and drop into the pub for a well earned pint. OK I ripped off the title "Boots and Beer" from the Brasher website (http://www.brasher.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=livetowalk.detail&31&ContentID=110) but hey keep quiet and I'm sure they won't bother me. If you're reasonably fit and fancy joining me for a 7 mile circular walk from Grindleford on Sunday 28th Nov, reply here or PM me. Young or old, no problem, but please be sure you're fit, kitted out correctly and keen to have a chat (and a drink) with your fellow walkers.

The walk is taken from www.go4awalk.co.uk (good site - membership required) and is classed as grade 3 ("Gentle ascents and descents, 5 miles or more") on a scale from 1 to 9, although some may disagree that going up to Froggatt Edge from Grindleford is gentle.

Plan is to meet at Grindleford Station Cafe at 12.15, start walking at 12.30 and finish off at The Sir William pub/hotel somewhere around 4pm. There is a train back to Sheffield at 17.11 so we would need to be out the pub by 16.50 at the latest.

BTW, the real Boots and Beer Festival looks like a great weekend if they repeat this next year.

Your last chance - pm me today (sat 27th nov) or tel 231 0869. All ages welcome but you may wish to know 4 of us going are in our 40's. Next walk after this planned for Sat Dec 11

Excellent weather last time - keeping fingers crossed for this Saturday. Meeting at Shefield Station at 11.00am. Walk is a circular route from Hathersage - steady 10 miles in 5 hours (bring a packed lunch). Hope the beer at the end is as good as Olde Trippe in the Sir William at Grindleford. Plan then was to have a couple and get the 5 o clock train back. We ended up getting the 9 o'clock bus back. I love it when a plan falls apart like that ... Can anyone recommend a good pub in Hathersage?

PS have arranged a Boots and Beer weekend in June to coincide with the Keswick Beer Festival stopping over in a hostel (separate guys and gals bunkrooms). PM me if interested

Looking forward to being able to join you when our four legged party member is fit again! He prefers his beer in a bowl though :thumbsup:

What's the pooch done to himself?

... possible next walk Mon 27th - gentle stroll in Wharnecliffe Woods?

(Hathersage walk was excellent why do we ever listen to forecasters, it wasn't just sunny, it was warm sun - we finished in the dark in t-shirts!)

Ruptured disc and crushed spinal cord. Dunno how it was done, but operated on and is on the mend. Walks like he has two wooden back legs now. But he's getting better and is now a 'merry little hound' again, so we're just glad he's happy.

We're usually with family on the 27th, but if we're not, we may see you for a stroll.

PS have you added to my 'dog pubs/food' thread?

Hi Strix,

'fraid I can't be of much help on the pub & food front - I'm only in Sheffield for 3 years and haven't built up enough local knowledge yet. I'm making a few contacts through the forum and my own website and walking, socialising and er drinking will definitely be a part of the agenda. Will be sure to let you know of any good recommendations I come across. Will give 27th a bit of thought and post any updates. Be good to meet you then or some other time.

Cheers,

Ken

For anyone interested in the walk next Monday (27th), I've kicked off a new thread (as there is no plan to go to the pub afterwards). See http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24384

I can see I haven't aroused much interest in my monthly walks on the forum, but these do happen! I also advertise in the Sheffield Telegraph and so far have 5 people who have said they will come along next time.

Next walk is Saturday 29th Jan from Strines (Manchester side near Marple) It is on the train line from Sheffield and it takes about 45 mins to get there.

The walk is taken from www.go4awalk.com and is 9 miles long and should take just over 4 hours to complete. So if you fancy getting your boots on, striding along the Midshires Way and popping into the pub for a couple of beers afterwards, just get in touch or go to www.spinac.com for more details.

4 hours is a bit much yet for the hairy one. We'll join in when we're fitter. Getting there tho' :thumbsup:

Anyone fancy joining me for a 10 mile point to point walk between Strines and Ladybower this Easter Sunday? The few regulars in my group are away this weekend but I plan to do the walk anyway (with 1 or possibly 2 others).

If you'd like to join me, we'll be setting off from the Hillsborough Interchange at 10.30 on the 65 bus (£2.50 day ticket). You'll need a packed lunch with drink, decent boots and waterproof (just in case). The walk takes us over to Ladybower and we'll finish sometime after 5pm at the Ladybower Inn for a couple of drinks before getting the 18.40 bus back to Hillsborough.

Reply here or PM me if you fancy a breath of spring air in Derbyshire.

Cheers,
Ken

PS I also do shorter walks each month - there were 11 people on the Five Weirs Walk and I'm planning the Wentworth Follies Walk on 10th April. There's also the Keswick Walking Weekend to coincide with the Keswick Beer Festival at the beginning of June (bunkhouse accommodation) and the original Brasher Boots and Beer festival in September

Drat. That's 2 we've missed out on then. We were a bit busy at Easter, and the 10th didn't get bumped so I missed it :(

Hi Strix - I haven't had much response through the Forum for these walks so haven't been posting updates. I'm doing a similar walk to the Easter walk on the 24th (probably 8 miles) and a short walk at Castleton on 8th May.

We had a great day out on Sunday doing the Wentworth Follies - about 6 miles in brilliant weather. 11 people turned out and most were surprised how good this walk was on our doorstep. Whoops - missed the Needle's Eye folly so will really have to do better on navigation next time!

I've also got plans for a walking weekend in Keswick at the time of the Beer Festival (1st weekend in June) and the original Brasher Boots and Beer Festival in Hawes in September.

All welcome to join - further details at www.spinac.co.uk or PM me here.

Cheers,

Ken

Hope the hairy one is fully recovered from the op.

Thanks Spinac!

El Hairy One has recovered full coordination and just needs some muscle building now. He's doing really well :thumbsup:

We got most of the way up Ben Vrackie whilst in Scotland

Any chance of walking during the week, during school hours (ish)??

Just a thought!

Hi SHSheff,

I wouldn't be able to organise this myself as I run SpurIntoAction in my spare time - I have another full time job.

The way the group works is that anyone can organise an event and I can help to make it a success. If you would like to organise a walk during school hours, or know anyone else who might, let me know and I'll see what we can do together for yourself and other members.

Castleton walk goes ahead tomorrow plus "Valley of Desolation" walk at Bolton Abbey on 22nd May (shared transport and costs). Keswick "Boots and Beer" (walking weekend plus Beer Festival) costs £59 (3rd to 5th June).

You might like to check out Sheffield Health walks http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/ranger-service/health-projects-team/health-walks-scheme or Radio Sheffield walks
http://www.bbc.co.uk/southyorkshire/content/articles/2005/04/15/get_walking_feature.shtml

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Ken

Ahah! You're Ken! You emailed me when I did the free trial joining thingie for SpurIntoAction a few mins ago. :)

But thanks for the info. I've checked out the sites and the walks aren't what I'm really looking for, but thanks anyway. I'm more into hill walking than they seem to be, and I prefer 10 or so miles from choice rather than the shorter walks on offer on those sites....gives me something to get my teeth into, and get out onto some bleakness which is where I wanna be..

Just mentioned it in case someone reads this post who's interested....cos I'm short of someone to walk with during the week, hence asking you.

Thanks again for the reply.