Strap on your walking books and try one of these walks in and around Sheffield

Sheffield Walkers Group: SATURDAY, MARCH 14. Dungworth Circular. Meet at the lay-by near the Royal Hotel, Dungworth. From here, up to Hill Top and down past Our Cow Molly’s ice cream factory via Neather cliff to Storrs Lane. From here it’s uphill to High Riggs and along the fields to Flash Lane. Then down to Hall Broom via Load Brook. Then a short uphill section to Ringwood Lane and down to the Royal Hotel, where we plan to meet for pie and peas, at about 2pm. Cost to be confirmed. Money to be paid into the Sheffield Walkers’ account. Please state on the forum if you wish to have the meal and whether you want meat and potato or veggie pie. Grade: Moderate. Distance: six miles. sheffieldwalkers.org.uk
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Published 13th Mar 2020, 17:00 BST
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Good Companions Walking Group: SUNDAY, MARCH 15. 9.37am number 51 bus from Arundel Gate bus stand AG11 at the back of the library, to Lodge Moor, Redmires, Stanage Edge, Burbage Bridge, Fox House. Nine miles. https://goodcompanionsrambling.com

Yorkshire Ramblers' Club: Step out with this established sociable hillwalking club. Year-round weekend and longer meets: March, Glen Etive May, Kamchatka late-Aug. Nepal in 2021. Club cottages in the Lakes and Dales. Try a few meets before joining. facebook.com/yrcuk, yrc.org.uk, [email protected] or 07814 010165.

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The Wednesday Rambling Group, for males: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18. Meet 9.35am number 65 bus to Buxton from Sheffield Interchange stand D2. Start Tideswell and finish Bakewell via Millers Dale and Ashford in the Water. 9.75 miles. Leader Peter Hazelton, 0114 239 9626.

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Halcyon at the Hunting Tower, Chatsworth.

Co-op Rambling: SUNDAY, MARCH 15. 9.35am, number 65 bus to Tideswell. Peak Forest, Castleton. Nine miles, strenuous. Leader Neil Gregory. www.sheffield-co-op-ramblers.co.uk

Norfolk Arms Ringinglow Walk: SATURDAY, MARCH 14. Brookfield Manor. A four-and-a-half mile walk in the Outseats area of Hathersage on mainly little used paths and tracks, with great views of the Hope Valley and Stanage throughout the walk. Expect a few stiles and muddy sections. Numbers are limited on this walk so booking is essential by either emailing [email protected] or by calling 07950 962027. A charge of £10 includes a light meal and hot drinks before and after the walk. Meet at 9am to leave at 9.30am. See www.norfolkarms.com/ringinglow-walks

Sheffield CHA Group: SATURDAY, MARCH 14. Interchange number 65 bus at 9.35am to Fox House, 10.02am. Linear walk to Hathersage via Hay Wood, Grindleford, Froggatt Bridge, Eyam and Eyam Moor – nine miles with some steep ascent. PLUS – Car ramble. Meet entrance to Foulstone Road, near the Strines Inn (9.45) (SK 221 909). On street parking. Round walk via Foulstone Road, Pike Low, Derwent Moors, Moscar House and Sugworth Hall – about 10 miles. www.sheffield-cha.org.uk

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HF Sheffield Walking Group: SATURDAY, MARCH 14. Hollingwood Chesterfield Canal. Meet 9.30 Dore Rd. Circular walk.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18. Worrall Loxley Valley Malin Bridge. www.hfwalking.co.uk

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Halcyon Ramblers: SUNDAY, MARCH 15. 9.45am. SK 323773 Holmesfield, park where convenient and meet at junction of Cartledge Lane and Main Road – B6054). Cartledge, Common Side, Cutthorpe, Millthorpe. Nine Miles. Grade two-plus. 07941 509 592. www.halcyon-rambling.co.uk

Ramble After 50 for Sheffield Singles: Walks every month. New walkers welcome. For details, call 07999 845638.

Sheffield Red Rope, Socialist walking club: Fortnightly Sunday walks. For details, call 0114 268 6409.

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Walks by Train: walkers are invited to discover the South and West Yorkshire countryside using public transport on railway rambles with the Penistone Line Partnership. Most walks follow public rights of way between stations along the scenic Penistone Line linking Sheffield, Barnsley, Penistone and Huddersfield. All are accessible by departing from Sheffield and Meadowhall stations on Saturdays. Some walks also take place in North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. All are welcome, the walks are free, but fares apply. A free leaflet is available by texting 07908 450444. www.penline.co.uk

Discovering Longshaw guided walks: every Wednesday and Sunday from Longshaw Visitor Centre at 11am, about two hours on a variety of routes.

Sheffield 40s Walking Group, part of Ramblers: arranges weekly Saturday and Sunday walks of between five and 15 miles, monthly socials and also weekend walking trips. Details of each walk, social and weekend at www.s40wg.org

Sheffield 20s and 30s Walking Group, part of Ramblers: arranges walks of varying lengths every week on Saturday and Sunday. Open to all. The group isn't just about walking - join them for regular socials, weekends away and lots of new friends. Visit www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk for more info.