Rambling:

Yorkshire Ramblers' Club: welcomes hillwalkers wanting to step out on a new venture. Year-round sociable weekend and longer meets: Snowdonia 1-2 Feb, Crianlarich 20-23 Feb, Anti-Atlas March, Donegal May. Kamchatka late-Aug. Club cottages in the Lakes and Dales. yrc.org.uk, facebook.com/yrcuk, [email protected] (Helen) or 07814010165 (Michael).

Good Companions Walking Group: SUN 26 JAN. Note- a new edition of the 271/272 bus timetable was issued with effect from today, but does not alter the departure time for this walk. Annual Meal. 09:20 No.272 bus to Bradwell, Green Dale, Little Hucklow, Great Hucklow, Abney Moor, Brough Lane, Bothams Farm, Bradwell. 7 miles. Followed by a meal at The Shoulder of Mutton 15:30. https://goodcompanionsrambling.com

The Wednesday Rambling Group, (for males): WED 29 JAN. Meet 09.35 No. 98 bus to Totley (High St. HS2). Start Totley Brook for round walk Horsleygate, Big Moor and Totley Moss. 9.5 miles. Ldr: Graham Bamford. 0114 239 9626.

Dearne Valley Ramblers: SUN 26 JAN. Villages and Fields with views. An easy walk through fields and tracks taking in the villages of Wintersett, Sharlston and Crofton. Starting point: Anglers car park, Haw Park Lane (Note – parking meters now installed). Grid reference: SE375153. Nearest postcode: WF4 2EE. Start time: 10:00. Estimated finish time: 14:15. Easy 7.5 miles / 12.1 km. Contact details: Pat White. Telephone: 07759599483. Additional notes: This is a circular walk. www.ramblers.org.uk

Co-op Rambling: SUN 26 JAN. 09.20 No 272 bus to Castleton. Hollins Cross, Nether Booth,Bagshaw Bridge, Townhead, Hope. 8 miles/stren. Leader: Len Jacklin. www.sheffield-co-op-ramblers.co.uk

Norfolk Arms Ringinglow Walk: SAT 25 JAN. Higgar Tor. A fairly easy 4 mile walk with stunning views throughout! Booking in advance is essential for this walk by e-mailing [email protected]. Meet at 9.0am to leave at 9.30. £10 charge includes a light meal and hot drinks before and after the walk. See www.norfolkarms.com/ringinglow-walks or call 07950962027 for more details.

Sheffield CHA Group: Edge, Greaves’s Piece, Ramsley Moor, Big Moor, Lady’s Cross and Longshaw – 11 miles. www.sheffield-cha.org.uk

HF Sheffield Walking Group: SAT 25 JAN. Lightwood. Meet 9.30 Dore Rd. Circular walk. WED 29 JAN. Tinsley South Rotherham. Meet 10.30 Meadowhall tram Castle Square www.hfwalking.co.uk

Halcyon Ramblers: SUN 26 JAN. 09.45. SK 224780 SIR WILLIAM HILL ROAD. Eyam Moor, Bretton, Foolow, Little Waterfall, Swallet, Eyam. 9 Miles. Grade 2+. 07941 509 592. www.halcyon-rambling.co.uk

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 text to 07908 - 450444. Website: www.penline.co.uk

Ramble After 50 for Sheffield Singles, Walks every month. New walkers welcome. Dtls Moya 07999845638.

Sheffield Red Rope, Socialist walking club. Fortnightly Sunday walks. Dtls (0114) 2686409.

Discovering Longshaw guided walks, every WED and SUN from Longshaw Visitor Centre at 11am, about 2 hours on a variety of routes. Drop in and they’re free.

Sheffield 40s Walking Group, (part of Ramblers) arranges weekly Saturday and Sunday walks of between 5 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.