Route: A nice undulating walk (nothing particularly steep) from Tideswell to Tideslow Rake and Great Hucklow. We head back to Tideswell via Wardlow Mires, Peter’s Stone, Tansley Dale and Litton Edge.

This is a fairly easy walk with some bits of road walking. We’ll be crossing some very busy roads

Start Point Location: Tideswell - Queen St (B6049) by the toilets (opposite Vanilla Kitchen Teashop). It is on the Buxton side of Tideswell.

Grid Reference: SK 1512 7557 - nearest postcode: SK17 8PF    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: We’ll head to a pub (probably The George) or tea shop at the end.

Dogs on a short lead

Route: Starting from alstonefield we will walk between narrowdale and gratton hill, around Ecton hill with good views of surrounding area; between whetton hills into whetton and back to alstonefield via stanshope and milldale.

Start Point Location: Alstonefield playing fields car park. Free but you can make a donation

This is not the car park with toilets which is at the other end of
the Village.

Grid Reference: SK129554 - nearest postcode: DE6 2FR    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Cows with calves in fields

Route: A section of the Sheffield Country walk (around the Sheffield boundary) along from Middlewood to Meadowhall

This will be a linear walk starting at Middlewood Tram Stop. Ascend to Birley Edge and Greno Wood then down to Ecclesfield and follow the Trans Pennine trail to Meadowhall. There are trams, trains and buses back to Sheffield and other destinations from Meadowhall Interchange.

Start Point Location: Use tram to get to start. There is a park and ride car park
by the tram stop or on road parking across the road from
the tram stop for those driving.

Grid Reference: SK326911 - nearest postcode: S61TN    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: There is a booklet - Sheffield Country Walk - produced by the Ramblers and Sheffield City Council. There should be free copies in the main Library.
I will bring some copies

There is free parking at Meadowhall Interchange. I will be getting the tram from Meadowhall to Middlewood to start the walk.

Route: From Bollington we start with a steady climb we head up to Bakestonedale moor and Sponds Hill. It's down through the wood and Waulkmill farm (we will make a short detour to the water fall) before a steep climb up to White Nancy and Kerridge hill for another trig and down to the spiral bridge for an easy walk back along the canal.

Walking on part of the gritstone trail, moorlands, and the odd rocky path. Some great views on a clear day and a few ups and downs. Some short sections of road walking.

Start Point Location: Cotton tree pub
Ingersley Road, Kerridge, Bollington, Cheshire East, England, SK10 5DH,
Park considerably on nearby roads but give yourself time to find a space

Grid Reference: SJ 93955 77953 - nearest postcode: SK10 5DH    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Drinks at the cotton tree

Route: No real steep ascents.

Heading West out of the car park we take the river path into Middleton by Youlgreave, then head up the main road and take the track (Whitfield Lane) passing Little Rookery Farm. We will have a short coffee stop in Kenslow Knoll and then head for Ringham Low and the main road.
We will be walking along the main road for a short distance till we get to Friden Car Park where we then head along the Pennine Bridleway and head for Pikehall. A very short walk along the main road to get access into Gratton Dale (South) this is the drier dale of the two… .. promise. At the end of the dale we head East along Long Dale and pass the other Gratton Dale
(North) and head up passing Mouldridge Grange and pick up the main road again for a very short section. Then it’s crossing fields all the way into Elton (Lunch).
After Lunch we head down and around Anthony Hill and across fields to Mawstone Farm and back into Youlgreave.
Sign up early for a great day out

Start Point Location: Youlgrave - car park at Coldwell End (on the west side of Youlgrave on road to Middleton on RHS - follow blue P signs through village to parking).
It's at the end of the village 250m past the Farmyard Inn and by the allotments.
Toilets at start
Honesty box parking charge? Please bring change
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Grid Reference: SK20506405 - nearest postcode: DE45 1UY    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Please wear suitable clothing & footwear for this time of year.
Bring a packed lunch & refreshments.

Dogs need to be on short leads LIVESTOCK ABOUT

Route: Start at Ashford-in-the-Water we visit the church briefly to see a historic curiosity, then walk out of the top end of the village, proceed across fields, cross the Monsal Trail to reach Great Longstone church to view another historic feature, stopping for coffee break. Then leave the village onto Myers Lane and join the Monsal Trail for a short stretch. We then go right uphill and over to Bakewell, dropping downhill to cross ancient holme bridge, and proceed to the church for the lunch break and opportunity to
visit its fascinating ancient carved crosses. Bear up to St Anselm’s school and drop down through a woodland path, then walk alongside the river on return to Ashford-in-the-Water, with an option to rest and refresh at the Bull’s Head or Aisseford Tea
Room.

Start Point Location: Ashford in the Water - Fennel Street, outside the church.

Grid Reference: SK 1940 6960 - nearest postcode: DE45 1QG    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: The early start is due to this start point being popular with other walking groups. Pub, cafe and shop in Ashford-in-the-water.
Toilets in the pay and display carpark. (Toilet also in Bakewell church).
A few styles, (not tall). Only two ascents (fairly gradual).
Postcode DE45 1QG.

Dog on leads
Water access at Holme Bridge in Bakewell and towards the end.

Route: We will take the Roman Road, then turn to Burbage Rocks to Fiddler’s Elbow down to Surprise view before making our way to Grindleford and back through Longshaw Estate.

Start Point Location: By car - the car free park is located adjoining the Fox House Inn on A6187 next to the closed toilets (please don’t use the pub car park). There are also spaces by the main road adjacent to Fox House Inn or in the nearby National Trust Longshaw car park (not free).

I made the start time 10:20 to fit in with the 272 and 65 bus. Please check exact times.
When you book in, please let me know if the bus number if you are arriving by bus.

Grid Reference: SK 2670 8030 - nearest postcode: S11 7TY    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: Wear adequate footwear. Please dress appropriately for this time of year. There are two steep descents and one steep ascent, so poles can help if you use them. Can be muddy. Please bring food and refreshments. We will have a break around 1115 and lunch at a suitable spot around 1pm!

Dogs on leads

Route: The walk will be from Bempton to Filey, starting around 11:10.

I will be taking the train, which stops at Bempton and returns from Filey.

There is a direct train from Sheffield on Saturday 20th June at 08:57, calling at Meadowhall (09:03), arriving at Bempton at 11:10. There is free parking at Meadowhall Travel Interchange.

You could drive and park at Bempton or Filey and possibly share the ride. It is
about 2 hours from the eastern side of Sheffield (M1) to Filey.

It is a short walk (2 miles) from Bempton to Bempton Cliffs (RSPB Reserve) using a footpath from the village to the cliffs to avoid the main entrance. There will be Gannets, Kittiwakes, Guillemots, Razorbills and Puffins. The seabirds will be nesting and there should be fledglings. We will spend an hour or two at Bempton Cliffs and have lunch there. There is a cafe doing snacks and sandwiches if you don’t wish to take a packed lunch. After lunch the walk continues along the cliff top coastal path (3 miles) and then drops down to the beach at Speeton Cliffs and continues along the beach (4 miles) to Filey. Low tide is at 3:30 pm and high tide at 9:45 pm. There are cafe and toilets at
Hunmanby Gap. There is plenty of choice for refreshments / Fish and Chips in
Filey before the train home.
There are direct rains back to Sheffield every hour
(e.g. 17:15, 18:15, 19:15 - the return journey is about 2 hours 30 min).

This walk is not suitable for dogs.

Start Point Location: Sheffield Train Station (the Filey train at 08:57 from Platform 5B), stopping at
Meadowhall (09:03) and Bempton (11:10). There is parking at Meadowhall
train station if you want to join the train there.

Arrive early so you are not having to rush for the train.

Grid Reference: SK 3587 8685 - nearest postcode: S1 2BP    StreetMap    Google Map

Notes: There will be time to view the seabirds at the RSPB reserve at Bempton Cliffs.
Binoculars are recommended. The seabirds will be nesting and there may be fledglings. The seabirds will include Gannets, Kittiwakes,Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars and Puffins (not so easy to spot as they nest in burrows in the grass banks at the top of the cliffs).
Refreshments at Filey at the end of the walk.

If you are going by car - there is no parking at Bempton Railway Station and very limited parking on side roads as the roads at Bempton are very narrow.
There is more parking on the B1229 half a mile towards Buckton where the road widens. If you are leaving a car at Filey there is a 09:16 train from Filey arriving at Bempton at 09:30 (Please let me know if you are taking this option).
Map ref for Bempton Railway Station TA190718

It is about 2 hours from the eastern side of Sheffield (M1) to Filey via the M18,
M62, A614. There are roadworks on the viaduct near Howden. Be aware of
speed cameras at Howden and various points onwards.

If you are going by train - the cheapest option is an advance open return from Sheffield to Filey. There is free parking at Meadowhall Travel Interchange. I will taking the train at Meadowhall.

The train out is:-

Sheffield (Platform 5B) 08:57
Meadowhall 09:03
Bempton 11:10

Return journey (best to leave open as timings depend on time spent at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and in Filey at end of walk)

Filey Sheffield
17:15 19:50
18:15 20:50
19:15 21:50