Day Saturday
Date 23/04/2016
Start Time 10:00 am
Walk Name Sheffield Country Walk Section 8, 9 and 10 Meadowhall to Eckington
Description This is a linear walk starting at Meadowhall and ending at Eckington. It follows section 8,9 and 10 of the Sheffield Country Walk around the edge of Sheffield along Tinsley Canal, passing Treeton, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve at Woodhouse Waslands, Rother Valley Country Park and Killamarsh. There is one hill along the way, 70 Acre Hill near the old Sheffield City Airport. It is possible to break off at any point along the way where there are bus services.

There are buses back to Sheffield from Eckington (15A, 49, 50, 53, 53A, 70, 70A, 73, 120, 252) or the tram at Halfway, which is a 20 minute walk from Eckington.

Walk Leader Peter R
Notify Please text 07791 914 041 by 8pm the day before to sign up
Start Point Meadowhall - Car Park just off Barrow Street
Start Point Details The Car Park is just off Barrow Street. There is a covered walkway from the Tram stop, Bus Station and Meadowhall Shopping Centre that ends by the steps down to the car park. Meet by the steps.
Grid Reference SK 3904 9130 - nearest postcode: S9 1DH
Grade C2
Distance 13 miles
Additional Information Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk Leaders will not wait.
Please text earlier rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders
No Dogs please.
Dog Friendly
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