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Sheffield 20s & 30s Group

We are the Sheffield 20s & 30s Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Leader: Bryn

Difficulty: Moderate

Start time: 10.30am

Start point: Low Bradfield Cricket Pitch Bus Stop (S6 6LB)

End point (if not circular): Low Bradfield Cricket Pitch Bus Stop (S6 6LB)

Distance (in miles): 9

Ascent (in meters): 600

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs only

 

Full description: 

A walk that includes 3 reservoirs, woodland and moors. Starting in Low Bradfield we walk along Agden reservoir, before heading down to Dale Dike. Then it’s up a hill to cover some of the Sheffield Country Walk, before walking through Ughill and making our way down to the third reservoir of the day, Dam Flask. At the end we can stop for a drink at The Plough if there is interest.

 

Public transport or car sharing options: 

Parking: There is plenty of free parking either in the cricket pitch car park or around the cricket pitch. Please car share where possible.

Public Transport: There is a tram stop just outside Hillsborough Interchange and there is a bus leaving Hillsborough Interchange at 10.00am that will get you to Low Bradfield for 10.25am. Please check the bus times yourself on the day, as they may change.

Saturday, 11 January 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
circular

Be prepared:

Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with plenty of warm clothes and waterproofs, as well as food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-prepared

 

Sign-up:

To join this walk, you are required to sign up on Meetup via the website link attached below. Sign-up for this walk opens 5 days before the event. If you sign up and can no longer make it, please be respectful of others and remove yourself from the event so that others can take your place. We request you do this ***NO LATER THAN 6pm*** the night before the walk.

 

Please note:

Sheffield 20’s and 30’s Walking Group is part of the Ramblers, a registered charity. All of our leaders are volunteers. Everyone is welcome to join us on our walks, there is no need to contact us in advance, and as long as you have a place on our Meetup booking system you can just show up. Non-members can come on up to 3 walks before joining the group. After 3 walks, we require you to sign up as a Ramblers member for insurance purposes. More information about the group can be found at https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/faqs.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 26256 91885
Nearest postcode:
S6 6LB
what3words:
hunt.dream.jumps
Start time:
10:30 am

Low Bradfield Cricket Pitch bus stop Fair House Lane/Smithy Bridge Road Low Bradfield, Sheffield, S6 6LB

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking