Route: Start from the Commercial Pub through the old works to Tankersley golf course then to the church on black lane. Through skiers spring wood onto the Barnsley boundary walk to Elsecar Heritage Centre, then a small climb to Wentworth then returning to Chapeltown via hood hill.

Start Point Location: Meet outside the Commercial Pub, Station Road, Chapeltown - Grid Reference: SK 3563 9661 - nearest postcode: S35 2XH    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Car parking on road side near the pub on station road.

Refreshments at the Heritage Centre and the Commercial Pub.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: We head out of the village via Bagshaw Dale then cross the road into the top end of Lathkill Dale then take the path up Fern Dale and pick up the path to Cales Farm & on to the road.
Warning - this includes a short walk along the road walking on the verge till we get to Upper Oldhams Farm where the henge is. We have to access the henge via the farm, a small charge of £1 is all it costs.
Who can name the local henge? (lets see who reads the walk descriptions) when texting for the walk please include the name of this henge.
We’ll have a stop at the henge & then head back along the road to Cales Farm and on to One Ash Grange Farm where you’ll find ice cream & peacocks. We then head back to Monyash and that lovely pub with the cooling refreshing beer at The Bulls Head.

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Start Point Location: Outside the Bulls Head pub by the village green.

Parking available in the village car park or on the street near the start point
- Grid Reference: SK 1501 6656 - nearest postcode: DE45 1HE    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: LATE START
We need to be setting off at 10.30am please be ready.

Don’t forget your pennies for the entry to the henge. The henge is run by English Heritage but access is via the farm & payment is required (£1) that’s a whole English pound.

Dogs welcome, need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: A circuit of the moors above Dunford Bridge taking in the three summits of South Nab, Dead Edge End and Snailsden Pike. Also takes in Winscar, Harden and Uppper Windleden Reservoirs.

There are a couple of rough pathless sections. The walk is quite strenuous and dogs are NOT allowed on nearly all the sections of the route.

Itinerary is Dunsford Bridge, Thurlstone Moor, Long Grain, Burnt Moss, South Nab, Woodland Clough, Upper Grip Hill, above the Woodhead Tunnel, Wike Head, Dead Edge End, Great Grain Clough, across Swiner Clough to Snailsden Edge, Harden Reservoir, Winscar Reservoir and back to Dunford Bridge.

Start Point Location: Free car park at Dunford Bridge by the Trans Pennine Trail - Grid Reference: SE 1585 0240 - nearest postcode: S36 4TF    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Public transport - infrequent 29 bus service from Sheffield and Penistone.

The three trig points are South Nab, Dead Edge End and Snailsden Pike.
South Nab is the highest point on the Woodhead Pass (A628)
Just beyond Dead Edge End is the source of the River Don and where three modern shires meet - Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

The pathless sections are across less-trodden grouse shooting moors, through Heather and across some wet areas.
The route is from a chapter on Snailsden & Thurlstone Moors in a book of hand-drawn maps and routes, The South Yorkshire Moors by Christopher Goddard, available from Foothills.

Sorry, no dogs.

Route: A varied walk with some lovely views on a good day, embracing river, moors and fields and visiting the village of Bradwell for icecream, well dressings and to enjoy its annual carnival parade….  At 2pm
We start by crossing the River Noe and heading in the direction of Hathersage before climbing up to Offerton Hall. We then contour around Offerton and Shatton Moors, enjoying the views over the Hope Valley and beyond, to Robin Hood’s Cross before decending very steeply at Bradwell Edge to Bradwell. We will spend some time here before returning to the start over the ridge via Shatton
Bamford – Shatton – Offerton Hall – Shatton Moor – Robin Hood’s Cross – Bradwell Edge – Bradwell – Shatton - Bamford
A couple of steep ascents and descents but worth it for the views. Proper footwear is advised as the ground can be rough, muddy and slippery in places, especially if wet. Due to erosion, the descent from Bradwell Edge can be tricky particularly if wet. Whilst the walk affords fine views, the moors can be exposed so please wear/carry suitable clothing for all conditions (even if it is sunny when you leave home!). Note: Route may vary depending on weather conditions.

Start Point Location: Mytham Bridge road nr Bamford Station Bus Turnaround, off Station Road, Sickleholme Bamford. Park at the far end of road but please don't obstruct driveways.
On A6013 heading south from Bamford, Mytham Bridge road leads off to the right, near the bus turning circle (between Bamford railway bridge and A6187 Hathersage to Castleton road traffic lights). Proceed to its end.
- Grid Reference: SK 20578250 - nearest postcode: S33 0EA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: We will spend time in Bradwell where there should be the opportunity to buy one (or more) of numerous flavours of ice cream, look at this year’s well dressings and watch the carnival parade which starts at around 2pm. Toilets in Bradwell by the park.

Route: We meet & set off from Mam Nick car park and head for our first trig point ‘Mam Tor’ where we will take in the views then head down to Hollins Cross & take the path towards Mam Farm & the broken road. A steading accent all the way up to the main road & the lane to Rowter Farm. We carry on & meet up with The Limestone Way & cross Old Moor & head to the second trig point ‘Bradwell’ where we will have lunch. We then head back across the moor to Windy Knoll and head back to the car park.

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Start Point Location: Mam Nick car park, a couple of miles further on from Castleton if traveling from Sheffield area.

The car park is free for National Trust Members, otherwise £5. There is free roadside parking nearby in laybys and on the old road down to Blue John Cavern if you arrive early enough - Grid Reference: SK 1237 8321 - nearest postcode: S33 8WA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads please. NB: LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: We start by heading into Thornhill village, and continuing up hill onto moorland and ascending Win Hill for a well deserved coffee break. Down hill into Hope via Twitchill farm. We then head for our lunch stop in Bradwell via the Roman Fort “Navio” ,Brough and field paths. After lunch we head through the village and climb steeply onto Abney Moor and contour around the edge before descending into Shatton and then the end!

Start Point Location: Mytham Bridge road nr Bamford Station Bus Turnaround, off Station Road, Sickleholme Bamford. Park at the far end of road but please don't obstruct driveways.
On A6013 heading south from Bamford, Mytham Bridge road leads off to the right, near the bus turning circle (between Bamford railway bridge and A6187 Hathersage to Castleton road traffic lights). Proceed to its end.
- Grid Reference: SK 20578250 - nearest postcode: S33 0EA    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets at the lunch stop in Bradwell. The Bradwell ice cream shop opens at 2 p.m. so you should have time to buy one before we attack the final hill should you desire one.

Route: A circuit of the moors above Langsett and around Howden Edge combining a long walk up to the head of the Little Don River with some serious bog-trotting over Outer Edge.

Some of the paths are faint shooting tracks or liable to be overgrown with bracken in summer. The walk is not suitable for Dogs

Itinerary is Langsett Barn, alongside Langsett Reservoir and the Little Don River, Hordron Clough, Hordron Bank, Laund Clough to Howden Head, Howden Edge to Outer Edge, Mickleden Edge, Sugden Clough back to Langsett Barn.

Start Point Location: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Langsett Barn car park off the A616. Just above the spotty café but on the opposite side of the road.
Parking is free
- Grid Reference: SE 2105 0049 - nearest postcode: S36 4GY    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Public transport - National Express 350 bus service from Sheffield Coach Station.

The walk passes Skarratt’s Stone to commemorate a member of a shooting party who used to stop there for a shot of whisky as he was scared of the fog.
Howden Moor is the location of a UFO sighting in 1997 known as the Howden Moor Incident.
There is a trig point at Outer Edge.
There is a colony of mountain hares introduced from Scotland in the 19th century.

The route is from a chapter on Howden Edge in a book of hand-drawn maps and routes, The South Yorkshire Moors by Christopher Goddard, available from Foothills.

Sorry, no dogs.

Route: We head out of the car park and head into the village for a very short distance where we then cross over the road & head down a lane and across farm & woodland till we head up to Greatclose (this area is know for sightings of the Black Deer so keep quiet & have your eyes peeled). We then head across & into Clough Wood and keep going till we meet up with Oldfield Lane where we take the path through the woods and head to the top end of Darley Bridge and the church. We then have a short but steep climb to the top of Oaker Hill and head to the trig ‘Oaker Hill’ we will have lunch here. After lunch we carry on along the top of the hill heading down and pick up a path heading to Lobby Farm and then head to & across Wensley Dale then up and over to Tearsall Farm, Brightgate Farm & then pick up the Limestone Way and pass by Luntor Rocks on the way back to Winster village

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Start Point Location: Winster Free Car Park, Wensley Road, near the school (LHS on B5057 - before school as you enter Winster 30 mph zone from A6 direction).

The car park is next to Winster primary school on the way out of Winster towards Darley Dale. There is space for about 15 cars but there is also some on street parking a short distance away. You could also park in the car park opposite the Miners Standard Pub at the top of the village and walk down to the start point (about 10 minutes walk)
- Grid Reference: SK 24601 60637 - nearest postcode: DE4 2DU (not that close)    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT.

Route: Riverside paths, a wooded gorge, an iron Age fort, a prominent tor and a gritstone edge.

Setting off from Hathersage we walk along the River Derwent and up through beautiful, unspoilt woodland to Padley. We follow Burbage Brook, crossing Padley Gorge and emerge from the woodland into wild pasture.

Crossing the road at Toad’s Mouth we ascend moorland to the rocky tor and Iron Age fort of Carl Wark then climb again to the summit of Higger Tor to take in the 360 degree view.

The walk then heads for Burbage Bridge before gently climbing to the top of Stanage Edge. We descend from the Edge along the ancient track known as the Long Causeway to link with footpaths that descend gently in stages to Hathersage.

A couple of steep climbs at the start of the walk. Only four easy stiles towards the end. Quite a lot of bracken in places. The ground is rough and rocky in places and can be muddy and slippery if wet so please ensure you have suitable footwear.

Start Point Location: Pay and Display Car Park, Oddfellows Road, Hathersage (opposite Hathersage outdoor swimming pool). Car park charge £6. Plenty of free road side parking (if early) - Grid Reference: SK 2315 8138 - nearest postcode: S32 1DU    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilet facilities available at the start.
Please text earlier rather than later to ensure optimum planning by leaders.
Please ensure you are ready booted and equipped to start walking at the specified time. Walk leaders will not wait.
We will be walking at a fairly brisk pace..
Whilst you are welcome to join the walk, please let me know when texting if you are not currently a Ramblers member.

Route: We head down the road & onto Froggatt Edge passing an old (small) stone circle. Carrying on along Curbar Edge we cross the road at Curbar Edge car park & onto Baslow Edge then drop down onto a path below Wellington’s Monument & into Jack Flat Woods. We then have to cross Sheffield Road which is quite busy at times & head through the woods and up onto the top end of Gardom’s Edge. We then head into a wooded area where we should find a ‘stone’ your challenge is to find out what is so special about this stone. We then head back to Gardom’s Edge where we will have lunch. We’ll head along the edge till we get to the main road where we will cross and head up onto the path back to the Eagle Stone & head back to Curbar Edge car park but take the White Edge path back to The Grouse passing a very white trig point called ‘White Edge’ this is a good spot to see Red Deer on Big Moor.

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Start Point Location: Lay-By below The Grouse Inn on the A625. Off road parking, please take care this can be a very busy road.

Use the lay-by or the National Trust car park down the road. NB: Car Park is pay and display or free to National Trust members
- Grid Reference: SK 258 778 - nearest postcode: S32 3ZJ    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Dogs welcome, on short leads please.. LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: We head West out of the village & head onto Little Moor & on to Stanley House where we head then towards Brosterfield farm and walk along the road towards Housley House and cross farm land towards Castlegate Stud Farm. We then take paths leading into Wardlow then take the path to Cressbrook Dale where we keep high and head to the top of Wardlow Hay Cop where we will find Wardlow trig point, we’ll stop to take in the views then head down the hill and onto the lane heading up to the main road. We have a very short section of road to walk, no pavement only the grass verge so look out for traffic. We cross the road at the top of the brow and onto farmland then onto Longstone Moor & Longstone Moor Farm & Blakedon Hollow before arriving at Black Harry where we’ll have lunch. After lunch it’s up the lane and onto Cavendish Mill across Burnt Heath and onto Housley and back along the road into Foolow for a well earned pint or two.

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Start Point Location: Foolow Village Green by the cross. Please park where you can in the village - Grid Reference: SK 191 768 - nearest postcode: S32 5QR    StreetMap    Google Map

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Route: An urban linear hike taking in 3 peaks and 3 pubs between Sheffield station and Meadowhall Interchange. The route follows the Sheaf and Don before the steep climb up to Parkwood Springs to get great views of Sheffield. We then drop down into mediaeval Pitsmoor for our first refresher at The Bay Horse Inn.
We continue the walk through urban parks and ancient woodland before we ascend Wincobank Hill, walk through the Iron Age fort and descend for our second refresher at the Wincobank. With Hill Top in view before us we descend to Blackburn brook to cross the M1 on the Modernist masterpiece of Droppingwell Bridge and ascend through scrubby edgelands to Hill Top and the abandoned trig point on Blackburn Moor before we take our third refresher in the Hilltop Hotel.
It’s downhill all the way from there over edgelands of capped landfill, past derelict factories and pallet yards to cross the railway line and walk back along the canal to Meadowhall Interchange and catch a train back to Sheffield Station. Final refreshers can be taken at the Sheffield Tap.
Route with elevations at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29733162

Start Point Location: Meet in Sheaf Square in front of Sheffield Station.
Sunday car parking in Sheffield is £1(?) a day or you can park for free on South St and Norfolk Rd. Many bus routes go nearby and cycle parking is available at the station
- Grid Reference: SK 3577 8690 - nearest postcode: S1 2BP    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Toilets on platform 6 at the station, at the pubs and at Meadowhall Interchange.

Dogs welcome, on short leads please.

Route: From the car park we walk up Marsden Clough. Pick up the pennine way to Black hill. Across to Holme Moss via Swordfish crash site, northern edge to Ramsden Clough, down via quarry and back via Holme to car park.

Start Point Location: Digley Reservoir car park - Grid Reference: SE 10971 06733 - nearest postcode: HD9 2RX    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Sorry, no dogs.