News Flash!Tue 15 Oct

First Aid and OS App training (Free)

We are now offering free First Aid and OS App training to paid-up ramblers members.

Please email sheffield40swg@gmail.com to express an interest stating clearly which training you would like to be involved in.

(further details were in the recent email from the chair)

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.

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: Calendar (Click here for walks archive)

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

Walks are circular unless stated otherwise. Hover mouse over fields for more information.
Tue	Tue 15 Oct	10:30 am	10 miles	Totley, The Cross Scythes Public House	Martin W Details + Sign-Up	Mid-Weeker again	B2
Sheffield beer festival at Kelham Friday 18 October 2024 - 8.20 Click for details.
Sat	Sat 19 Oct	9:50 am - TRAIN RIDE	8 miles - ascent 1000 ft	Sheffield Railway Station	Mick N Details + Sign-Up	Darton to Dodworth via Cannon Hall	B2
Sun	Sun 20 Oct	10:00 am	5 miles	Sloade Lane at Ridgeway, by the bench	Debby Clark Details + Sign-Up	Debby’s Tiddler	A1
Sun	Sun 20 Oct	10:00 am	12 miles - ascent 2135 ft	Old Glossop, Shepley Street	James Details + Sign-Up	Bleaklow and a Couple of Crash Sites	C3
Sat	Sat 26 Oct				Details + Sign-Up	Walk Required
Sun	Sun 27 Oct	10:00 am	10.5 miles - ascent 1200 ft	Storrs Bridge Lane	Mandy K Details + Sign-Up	Jack O Lantern Halloween Walk	B2
Sun	Sun 27 Oct				Details + Sign-Up	Longer Walk Required
Sat	Sat 2 Nov				Details + Sign-Up	Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 3 Nov	10:00 am	11 miles - ascent 1800 ft	Crowden car park off A628	James Details + Sign-Up	Black Hill crash site and bogs!	B3
Sun	Sun 3 Nov				Mick N Details + Sign-Up	Shorter walk Required
AGM at the School Rooms cafe in Low Bradfield Sunday 17 November 2024 - 3.30pm Click for details.
Sun	Sun 17 Nov				Mandy Details + Sign-Up	AGM walk from Bradfield shorter walk
Sun	Sun 17 Nov				Details + Sign-Up	AGM longer walk from Bradfield
Sun	Sun 1 Dec				Jim B Details + Sign-Up	Xmas meal longer walk
Sun	Sun 1 Dec				Anju Details + Sign-Up	xmas meal short walk
Xmas meal and walk at the George in Hathersage. BOOKINGS OPEN 1ST NOVEMBER 6PM Sunday 1 December 2024 - 5pm Click for details.
Sun	Sun 8 Dec	10:00 am	12.5 miles - ascent 1500 ft	Castleton Car Park	James Details + Sign-Up	Return to Sparrowpit	C2
Classic Ibiza at Chatsworth Saturday 12 July 2025 Click for details.