| Day | Sunday |
| Date | 31/01/2016 |
| Start Time | 10:00 am |
| Walk Name | The Limb Valley and Porter Clough |
| Description | A lovely walk from Whirlow Brook Park, starting up the Limb Valley before climbing steeply over the ridge and descending towards the Porter Valley. We then pass the millponds of the Porter Valley, once the hub of 18thC industry, as we climb up to Ringinglow. on the edge of the Peak National Park. From here we return down the Limb Valley before heading through ancient woodlands back up to the start. There are hills to climb but the lovely views of Sheffield and beyond make the effort very worthwhile. There are two main steep ascents. Whilst the paths in the two valleys are generally good in normal conditions, once we leave these the ground can be rough, muddy and slippery in places, particularly if wet or icy. Route may vary depending on weather conditions. Please check message board (http://s40wg.proboards.com/) for updates or changes. |
| Walk Leader | Jim C |
| Notify | Please text 07855 809 679 by midday the day before to sign up |
| Start Point | Whirlow - Ecclesall Road, Sheffield |
| Start Point Details | Turning Circle on Ecclesall Rd South near the entrance to Whirlowbrook Hall. There is parking on the road. From Sheffield, head out on Ecclesall Rd. Stay on Ecclesall Rd South at the traffic lights, ignoring the turn off to Abbey Lane. The start point is on the right, just past the turn off for Whirlowdale Rd. There is a bus stop just before it |
| Grid Reference | SK 3107 8267 - nearest postcode: S11 9QD |
| Grade | B2 |
| Distance | 9 miles |
| Additional Information | Please note that I will not acknowledge or respond to your text unless there is a problem. Please text earlier in the week rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders. To ensure the enjoyment of participants, numbers will be limited to c 20. Whilst you are welcome to join the walk, please let me know if you are not currently a Ramblers member. Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk Leaders will not wait. We will stop at Forge Dam café to use the nearby toilets. Well behaved dogs kept on short fixed leads held by considerate owners welcome. No 'flexible' leads please. There are young animals and birds in the countryside at this time of year. Owners should follow the Law and Countryside code. Please let me know if you are bringing a dog. There are regular bus services on the 65, 81 and 272 routes from Sheffield to Ecclesall Road South (Limb Lane) near the start. If you intend catching the bus please let me know when texting. |
| Dog Friendly | yes |
| Map | Click for Streetmap of start point Click for Google map of start point |