What we’re about
We are a social walking club based in Sheffield aimed at people in their 20s and 30s. The group has been around since July 2002 and has been growing steadily ever since – currently we have around 200 members! We are part of the Ramblers, Britain's largest walking charity.
We're always on the lookout for new members, so please book on to a walk or social, or come along to one of our monthly New Members' Nights.
More events and further information about the group is listed on our Web page: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/
Being a Ramblers affiliated group we encourage our participants to join the Ramblers Association. This allows you to attend our great weekends away and get other Ramblers benefits. It also helps support the great work that Ramblers do to keep the countryside open to all and to fight for the things that matter most to walkers. You can read more about the work done by Ramblers here.
We have walks of varying lengths every weekend in the Peak District or the South Yorkshire countryside.
We have an active Socials programme ranging from meals out and cinema trips to dancing and pool championships, not to mention a Easter Egg, Pub Hunt and a Christmas Party every year. There's something for everyone!
We organise weekends away to beautiful locations across the UK such as Snowdonia, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. They're a great opportunity to see some of the most picturesque parts of the country and take a break from work and the city for a very reasonable price.
We’re a Ramblers group run by volunteers who we rely on to keep it going. There are lots of ways to get involved, so if you’d like to lead a walk, organise a social or join the committee, we’d love to hear from you!
Organiser: Jacob & Mollie
Date: Saturday 7th December
Start time: 7.00pm
Location: Halifax Hall, Endcliffe Vale Road, Sheffield, S10 3ER
Dress code: Semi-formal/Christmassy! (This is somewhat loose - we'd like you to feel comfortable, but bear in mind it's a fancy venue! Christmas jumpers welcome!)
SIGN UP DEADLINE: 21st November 2024. You must have signed up, chosen your meal and paid by this date to attend the Christmas party. Form for meal selection and payment can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzeboA4bUwz_a2UjxHt7GhNckNuf-KLIwgYtVnyyuCSMQcPg/viewform?usp=sf_link Please fill this out once you have signed up
Season’s Greetings Everyone!
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.
We have a room to ourselves and there’ll be a 5 course meal. It is £38 per person, which we will need you to pay into the SWG account. Once you have clicked ‘Attend’ we will reply to you with a form for meal selection and the SWG bank account details.
We will provide more information soon.
Merry Christmas and hope to see you there!
Refunds Policy: Once payment has been made to the SWG account, no refunds can be given. Tickets are transferable between SWG members as an alternative to refunds.
Menu
To Begin
- Freshly baked Halifax Hall Bread and Assorted Our Cow Molly Butters
Starters
- Moss Valley Ham Hock Terrine with Black Pudding Scotch Quail Egg and Pickles
- Wild Mushroom and Thyme Soup with Stilton Beignet and Truffle Oil (V) (VE Available)
- Crayfish Marie Rose with Buttered Brioche Croutons
Main Courses
- Classic Christmas Turkey Dinner with Yorkshire Pudding, Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes, Pigs in Blankets and Turkey Gravy
- Crisp Fillet of Sea Bass with Fondant Potatoes, Stem Broccoli and Creamed Leek with Peas
- Roast Butternut Squash, Spinach and Chestnut Mushroom Wellington with Rosemary and Garlic Roast Potatoes, Beetroot Puree, and Tamari and Miso Gravy
- All Served with Honey Roast Root Vegetables and Cauliflower Cheese
Desserts
- Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce and Red Currants (VE Available)
- Bullion Chocolate Millionaire Mousse Tart with Blood Orange Puree
- Classic Sherry Trifle
To Finish
- Tea and Coffee, Marshmallows, Truffles and Mince Pies
Drinks
Still and sparkling water are provided at the table. Tea and coffee are provided after the meal. Other drinks available at the bar. Please note that the bar is CARD ONLY.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SWG Christmas Party Sign Up DEADLINE!Link visible for attendees
It's the second most exciting event of the holiday season! That's right, Sheffield Walking Group brings you... the Christmas Party sign up deadline!
This is your friendly reminder that the deadline for signing up, picking your meal and paying for our Christmas Party is Thursday 21st November. WE CANNOT ACCEPT BOOKINGS AFTER THIS. So put this in your diary so you don't forget!
The event can be found hereWe 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. We have a room to ourselves and there’ll be a 5 course meal! It is £38 per person.
- Easy Endcliffe Stroll (with pre-walk parkrun)Needs location
Leader: Lotte
Difficulty: Leisurely
Start time: 10:30
Start and end point: Endcliffe Park Café, circular route
Distance (in miles): 6.8
Ascent (in meters): 265
Is your walk dog friendly?: NoFull description:
The walk starts at 10:30 from Endcliffe Park Café. It’s a circular route that brings us back to the park at the end. We start off by walking through Endcliffe Park and Whiteley Woods up towards Ringinglow. At Ringinglow, we turn right onto Fulwood Lane and right again to follow the Porter Brook past Forge Dam back to Endcliffe Park.Parkrun:
If you want, you can join for a parkrun before the walk. We’ll gather at the start of Endcliffe Park parkrun at 08:45. You can do the parkrun at your own pace, and we will wait for everyone to finish before heading to the café. The start of the parkrun is located next to the café. No sign-up is required to participate in the parkrun. Run details: 3.1 miles / 5 km, ascent: 54 metres.Café
At around 09:45 (depending on when everyone has finished the run), we’ll gather at Endcliffe Park Café for a hot drink, second breakfast, cake, or whatever else you fancy! Any food and drinks at the café will be at your own expense. No sign-up is required to join us at the café.Public transport or car sharing options:
Endcliffe Park can be easily reached on foot, by bike or by bus (e.g. bus 10, 65, 83, 218, 272).Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and food and water. Further information on what to bring can be found on our website here: https://www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk/be-preparedSign-up:
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. New 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/. - Loxley and Rivelin circularNeeds location
Leader: Kamila
Difficulty: Moderate
Start time: 10:00 am
Start and end point: Malin Bridge tram stop, circular route
Distance (in miles): 7
Ascent (in meters): 200
Is your walk dog friendly?: No
Full description:
A winter wonder around the Loxley and Rivelin valleys. A mixture of fields, woodlands and Riverside paths. A few steep bits but not too strenuous. We can have a lunch stop/hot drink at Rivelin cafe.
Public transport or car sharing options:
Tram stop at Malin bridge, please check timings.
Bus 81/82 from the city.
Plenty of on-street parking around Malin bridge (please arrange car shares where possible!)
Be prepared:
Please remember to dress appropriately for the time of year, with enough layers, sun protection if required, a waterproof, and 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:
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.
