News Flash!Thu 16 Jan

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.

New Walk Leaders Wanted

Please email the committee to register for the Mandatory Online Training Videos and Handbook

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.
Sat	Sat 18 Jan	9:00 am - TRAIN RIDE	9 miles - ascent 1222 ft	Chinley Station	Mick N Details + Sign-Up	Chinley to Edale	B3
Sun	Sun 19 Jan	10:30 am - Late start	6 miles	Tithes Lane Pavilion, Tickhill, Doncaster	David Gadd Details + Sign-Up	Tickhill: History of the Landscape Walk and SYNED	A1
Sun	Sun 19 Jan	9:30 am - EARLY START	12 miles - ascent 1900 ft	Ringinglow - Norfolk Arms	Raj Details + Sign-Up	Pole to Hathersage	B2
Sat	Sat 25 Jan	10:00 am	10 miles	Totley, The Cross Scythes Public House	Martin W Details + Sign-Up	Haggis & Kilts over the Moors	B2
Sheffield Heritage Fair at the Millennium Gallery 25-26 January - 10am or 11am Click for details.
Sun	Sun 26 Jan				Details + Sign-Up	shorter walk leader required
Sun	Sun 26 Jan	9:30 am - EARLY START	12.5 miles - ascent 1650 ft	Fairholmes Visitor Centre	Allen H Details + Sign-Up	Derwent Edge	C3
Sat	Sat 1 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 2 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	Longer Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 2 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	Shorter Walk Leader Required
Sat	Sat 8 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 9 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 9 Feb	10:00 am	10 miles - ascent 1800 ft	Old Glossop, Shepley Street	James Details + Sign-Up	Title Another muddy stroll on Bleaklow!!	B3
Sat	Sat 15 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 16 Feb		14 miles - ascent 1600 ft		Raj Details + Sign-Up	Hathersage/ Derwent Valley
Sun	Sun 16 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Yellow Arch Comedy Club Thursday 20 February 2025 Click for details.
Sat	Sat 22 Feb	10:00 am	10 miles - ascent 2000 ft	Bakewell Bridge Car Park	Charlie C Details + Sign-Up	West of Bakewell	B3
Sun	Sun 23 Feb				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 23 Feb	10:00 am	12 miles - ascent 1800 ft	Dunford Bridge Car Park	James Details + Sign-Up	Dunford Bridge to Ramsden Clough	C3
Sat	Sat 1 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 2 Mar		13 miles - ascent 1600 ft		Raj Details + Sign-Up	Dovedale
Sun	Sun 2 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Sat	Sat 8 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 9 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 9 Mar	10:00 am	12 miles - ascent 2135 ft	Old Glossop, Shepley Street	James Details + Sign-Up	Bleaklow wander	C3
Sat	Sat 15 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	Walk Leader Required
Daytime Disco - 70s & 80s Disco and Pop! Saturday 15 March 2025 - 1pm Click for details.
Sun	Sun 16 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 16 Mar	10:00 am	10 miles - ascent 2280 ft	Derbyshire Bridge Car Park	Samantha T Details + Sign-Up	Goyt Valley, Foxlow Edge and Shining Tor	B3
Sat	Sat 22 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	walk leader required
Sun	Sun 23 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	shorter Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 23 Mar		14 miles - ascent 3000 ft		Raj Details + Sign-Up	Ladybower reservoir haute route	C3
Cuban Music Night with Sambroso Allstars Band Friday 28 March 2025 - 7pm Click for details.
Sat	Sat 29 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	walk leader required
Sun	Sun 30 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	Longer Walk Leader Required
Sun	Sun 30 Mar				Details + Sign-Up	shorter walk leader required
Sun	Sun 6 Apr		12 miles - ascent 700 ft		Raj Details + Sign-Up	Hardwick Hall
Comedy Hypnotist at the OEC Friday 18 April 2025 - 7:30pm Click for details.
Sun	Sun 20 Apr	10:00 am	12.5 miles - ascent 1500 ft	Castleton Car Park	James Details + Sign-Up	Easter walk to Sparrowpit	C2
Sun	Sun 11 May		18 miles		Raj Details + Sign-Up	Edale skyline	C3
Classic Ibiza at Chatsworth Saturday 12 July 2025 Click for details.