News Flash!Mon 14 Sep

Are you a New Walker?

If you would like to chat or ask any questions before going on a walk? Please send a WhatsApp message to Anju on 07757183416 or email anjukeetharuth@gmail.com and she will get back to you.

Not a Member?

Give us a try for free - we are friendly and have a wide range of walks for all abilities. After three free walks, you will need to join Ramblers to continue walking with us. You can select to be a member of S40 walking group on the Ramblers web page.

Walking with S40WG

If you are new to walking, or S40WG, please read our walks info and our FAQ for important information about our walks.

Walk Grading

Distance	Difficulty
A: under 9 miles	1: easy
B: 9 to 12 miles	2: medium
C: over 12 miles	3: hard

Walk Template

Download a walk template to submit a walk
Download a risk assessment template

Wanted - New Walk Leaders!

Would you be interested in joining our fantastic group of walk leaders?

No special experience or qualifications are needed as we will give you all the help and advice you need. You must, however, be a Ramblers Association member for insurance purposes.

You don't have to lead loads of walks, just as many as you feel comfortable with. If you want to know more, please contact us on the group e-mail: sheffield40swg@gmail.com
or talk to any of the committee members

Expenses Form

Download expenses form (Excel format)
Download expenses form (PDF format)

Travel Expenses

Walk leaders doing recces of walks and paths can claim travel expenses at up to 45p per mile or receipts for public transport.

Ramblers rules are that there are no travel expenses for recces for walks at group weekends-away and group holidays.

Cycle mileage rates are up to 20p per mile

Please use the expense forms which can be downloaded from the links in the box above. You can do it as an Excel spreadsheet or print the PDF, fill it in and scan it / send us an email.

Not sure if you can claim? Please ask the committee before you do the recce or attend the event

Walks: Details

Please check the grade of walks - we offer a wide range from short and easy (A1) to long and hard (C3).

Monday 14 September 2026: A Walk Through Ecclesall Woods (Sheffield walking festival)

Distance:	4.5 miles	Grade:	A1
Time:	10:35 am - LATE START	Start:	Abbeydale Road South
Leader:	Friends of Ecclesall Woods Group
Sign-Up:	Not required. Leader's mobile:

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Saturday 19 September 2026: BEYOND HOPE….! (maximum 20 walkers, so please sign up early)

Distance:	10 miles - ascent 1430 ft	Grade:	B2
Time:	10:00 am	Start:	Hope Primary School
Leader:	Bob M
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07772073237 by 8pm the day before. NO SIGN – UPS, ON THE DAY OF THE WALK.

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Sunday 20 September 2026: Hathersage Histories (maximum 20 walkers, so please sign up early)

Distance:	7.5 miles - ascent 1300 ft	Grade:	A2
Time:	10:00 am	Start:	Hathersage, Bus shelter on A6187
Leader:	Mandy K
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07586 842 361 by 8pm the day before.

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Sunday 20 September 2026: Brown Knoll crash sites (no late bookings)

Distance:	11 miles - ascent 1500 ft	Grade:	B3
Time:	10:00 am	Start:	Edale main Car Park, in front of the toilets
Leader:	James
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07743 947 075 by 8pm the day before.

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Saturday 26 September 2026: walk leader required

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Sunday 27 September 2026: Longer walk leader required

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Sunday 27 September 2026: shorter walk leader required

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Saturday 3 October 2026: walk leader required

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Sunday 4 October 2026: shorter walk leader required

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Sunday 4 October 2026: New look crossing of Kinder (no late bookings)

Distance:	11 miles - ascent 1800 ft	Grade:	B3
Time:	10:00 am	Start:	Edale main Car Park, in front of the toilets
Leader:	James
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07743 947 075 by 8pm the day before.

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Saturday 10 October 2026: walk leader required

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Sunday 11 October 2026: Emma’s walk

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Sunday 11 October 2026: longer walk leader required

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Saturday 17 October 2026: walk leader required

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Sunday 18 October 2026: Longer walk leader required

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Sunday 18 October 2026: shorter walk leader required

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Saturday 24 October 2026: walk leader required

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Saturday 24 October 2026: Dukes Road

Distance:	12.5 miles - ascent 2000 ft	Grade:	C3
Time:	10:00 am	Start:	Low Bradfield village car park
Leader:	Allen H
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07807 989 043 by 6.00 the day before.

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Sunday 25 October 2026: longer walk leader required

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Sunday 25 October 2026: shorter walk leader required

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Thursday 29 October 2026: Bakewell circular …with a drink

Distance:	8.5 miles - ascent 855 ft	Grade:	A2
Time:	10:00 am	Start:	Bakewell Old Station / Monsal Trail Car Park
Leader:	Heather and Bob I
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07851251265 by 7pm the day before.

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Saturday 31 October 2026: walk leader required

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Sunday 1 November 2026: shorter walk leader required

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Sunday 1 November 2026: Title Autumn on Bleaklow! (no late bookings)

Distance:	12 miles - ascent 2135 ft	Grade:	C3
Time:	9:30 am - EARLY START	Start:	Old Glossop, Shepley Street
Leader:	James
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07743 947 075 by 8pm the day before.

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Sunday 15 November 2026: James walk

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Sunday 15 November 2026: Crowden up to Lads Leap and down to Arnfield (no late Bookings)

Distance:	12 miles - ascent 1500 ft	Grade:	C3
Time:	9:30 am - EARLY START	Start:	Crowden car park off A629
Leader:	James
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07743 947 075 by 8pm the day before.

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Sunday 6 December 2026: James walk, Pre xmas meal

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Sunday 20 December 2026: Christmas at Sparrowpit (no late bookings)

Distance:	12.5 miles - ascent 1500 ft	Grade:	C2
Time:	10:10 am	Start:	Castleton Car Park
Leader:	James
Sign-Up:	Please text, including name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s), to 07743 947 075 by 8.00 the day before.

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