Upcoming Events
From walks to socials and weekends away, scroll down to find out everything you need to know
Upcoming Weekend Away
Sheen Bunkhouse (Peak District), Friday 7th - Sunday 9th March
Booking opens early January 2025
Boxing day walk: Park to Pub and back
Switch up the Christmas relaxing and eating with a short Boxing Day walk through Endcliffe park led by Kamila.
Twixt hill and vale
Alex will be leading this strenuous walk for experienced hikers, so you might want to skip this one if it would be your first walk. Some good distance will be covered; bringing a head torch is strongly recommended.
Take the Edge(s) off New Year’s Day
What better way to start 2025 than by joining Miranda on this scenic walk to Curbar Edge?! We hope to see many of you there!
What county, friends, is this?
Looking for some different views? Alex will lead a brisk walk southeast of Macclesfield, so be sure to sign up. We recommend bringing a head torch just in case it gets dark before the very end of the walk.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Agden, Dale Dike and Dam Flask
Hop on the bus to Low Bradfield and meet Bryn for some proper hiking, with a decent distance and ascent. Perfect for those of us with sporty New Year’s resolutions!
Wye and Monsal Circular
Enjoy the Monsal trail on this walk led by Liam. Starting and ending in Bakewell, this is bound to be a pleasurable walk with a café stop near the end.
Tickhill walk before Ramblers Area AGM
Join us on an easy history walk organised by the Doncaster Ramblers in Tickhill. The walk will finish on time for us to join the Ramblers Area AGM.
Let's Get Ready to Ramble (Eyam Circular)
Bryn’s walk is easy to reach by train and will take you through moors, over hills, and into the village of Eyam.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Book club #8 - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
If you enjoy reading, why not come along to the book club to try reading and discuss a variety of books with a group of people.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Weekend Away: Sheen Bunkhouse (Staffordshire Peak)
Our first weekend away of 2025 is a local one, to the far reaches of the Peak District. Famous for attractions such as Dove Dale, Chrome Hill (“The Dragon’s Back”) and The Roaches, it’s nice to explore those local places we rarely visit for day trips.
Booking opens January 2025
Price: £50
Places available: 14
Weekend Away: Dolgellau (Snowdonia)
A return visit to Snowdonia, this time we are in the town of Dolgellau in the southern area of the national park.
Booking opens 3rd February 2025
Price £75
Places available: 19
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Weekend Away: Ninebanks (North Pennines)
It’s not quite the Yorkshire Dales, and it’s not quite the Cheviots: We’re going to the North Pennines! A lovely independent hostel on a quiet country lane, Ninebanks is a great base within reach of Hadrian’s Wall, the Howgill Fells, and Teesdale.
Booking opens 10 March 2025
Price £TBC
Places available: 28
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Weekend Away: Ennerdale (Lake District)
We’re back in the Lake District this summer, all the way over in the wild valley of Ennerdale.
Booking opens Monday 7th April
Price £TBC
Places available: 40
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Weekend Away: Isle of Man
We’re going overseas this time, to Ramsey on the Isle of Man. Up in the north east (the sunny side) of the island, we have access to coast, mountains, and historic sites.
Booking opens TBC
Booking closes TBC (early close to arrange transport)
Price £TBC
Places available: TBC
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Padley Gorge, Higger Tor and Burbage Valley
Starting from Longshaw Estate, Mollie will lead us through Padley Gorge, over Higger Tor and back through Burbage Valley. It’s promising to be a scenic winter walk!
Winter Solstice Wander
To celebrate the shortest day of the year, Miranda will take us to some stone circles in the southern part of the Peak District.
Hathersedge Stanedge Circular
Winter is coming… but we keep walking! David will lead a 6-mile moderate walk from Hathersage up to Stanage Edge and back. And of course there’s the option of cooling down (or warming up?) in a pub at the end.
The Real Christmas Party
Cure your Christmas Party hangover with a solid 7-mile walk up Win Hill and Bamford Edge. Jono will bring his festive spirit, we hope you bring yours, too!
SWG Christmas Party with 5 Course Meal
We are very pleased to announce this year’s SWG Christmas Party is a fancy one, taking place at Halifax Hall (near Ecclesall road) on Saturday 7th December, starting at 7.00pm.
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Walking in a Win(ter) wonderland
Prepare yourselves for a longer, more strenuous walk led by Alex. Because of the Win(ter) conditions, dress warm and wear boots with good grip.
Harry Potter and the Hike to Hardwick Hall
This one is for all the Harry Potter fans! Bryn’s walk starts from the outskirts of magical Chesterfield towards one of the filming locations of the Deathly Hallows: Hardwick Hall. Be there or be a boring muggle…
Book club #8 - East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Book club #8: Read the book and come to the pub to talk about it!
Loxley and Rivelin circular
Don’t feel like travelling far for a walk? If that’s the case, join Kamila’s circular route through Loxley and Rivelin on the edge of Sheffield. The views will include fields, woodlands and riverside paths.
Easy Endcliffe Stroll (with pre-walk parkrun)
Join Lotte’s first walk through Endcliffe Park up to Ringinglow and back. Feeling extra sporty? Make sure to meet us for the parkrun beforehand!
Monsal Trail Circular Walk
On this walk, Mollie will take us to part of the Monsal Trail and through the Monsal Dale woodland without too much ascent.
Walking on Ice! (Ice Skating)
Host: Jacob
Date: Wednesday 13th November
Time: 19:30
Location: Ice Sheffield, 23 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield S9 5DA
As we head into the winter it’s time to ditch those walking boots for a pair of ice skates! This is a great opportunity to improve your coordination and balance while having lots of fun!
Booking on is fairly simple - we plan to do the Wednesday 13/11/2024 Simply Skate Slot at 19:40 here: https://www.sheffieldcitytrust.org/bookings/ice - please book on yourselves. Tickets are £9.95 (I will ring later this week to confirm if this includes skate hire but I assume it would). The slot is for 1 hour and 20 minutes. These don't look like they fill up often so if you are uncertain about attending you will probably still be able to book on the day or just turn up. Please wear warm clothing, ice rinks tend to be cold!
The site is outside the city centre in the direction of Meadowhall but there is free on-site parking. Alternatively you can get the yellow tram or 207 bus. There are food/drink facilities on site.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Edging our way to the pub
Ready for a walk around Derwent Edge with our experienced leader Alex. The route is not entirely clear yet, but we will end up at the pub!
Stoney GrindleFrogyam
Hop on the train to Grindleford for this 10-mile walk led by Jono. With some decent ascents, this is bound to be a good walk!
New Members / Pub Meet
A social for all members or those wanting to find out more about the group.
Autumn Drawing Walk
The autumn edition of Miranda’s drawing walk, this time with a more architectural theme as we make our way round the Chatsworth Estate and enjoy the buildings and views.
Chatsworth Fireworks
Putting it simply. Starting at the car park we take a short walk to an advantage point overlooking Chatsworth House to stand/sit and watch a firework display. Feel free to bring snacks!
Note: Chatsworth tend to call off the display if it's adverse weather, you will be notified if this happens.
Bonfire Night Walk
Wrap up warm and pack a head torch - our annual Bonfire Night Walk is once more upon us!
Wharncliffe Explorer
An 8 mile circular taking in Wharncliffe Woods and Wharncliffe crags!
Malin Bridge to Our Cow Molly’s Circular
A circular walk, taking in Storrs, Dungworth and Rivelin.
Stocksbridge Ghost Walk
A spooky 5 mile walk around Stockbridge. Torches are essential!
All the leaves are brown...
Wooded autumnal walk through Rivelin valley, Fox Hagg and Wyming Brook
New Mills, Peak Forest Canal and River Goyt
An 8 mile circular walk around New Mills, including the stunning millennium walkway with views over the River Goyt
Weekend Away: Much Wenlock (Shropshire)
Rounding out this year’s programme of weekends away, we’re returning to an old favourite of the group’s at Stokes Barn in Shropshire.
Booking open now
Booking closes Friday 4th October
Price: £65
Places available: 16
Walk from Fox House - Does Democracy Work (make a good walk)? 2
Want to help solve one of the great philosophical question once and for all? A walk from Fox House with a twist. For the first 10ish path junction we will have a vote on which way to go and see where we end up!
The Moors The Merrier
An 8 mile walk across Totley Moor and Blacka nature reserve, to take in the Autumn colours