Peak District walk: Fox Hagg, Wyming Brook, Redmires Reservoirs (15 miles)

This is a very beautiful Peak District circular walk, offering very rewarding sceneries. We will also have the opportunity to walk in two Sheffield nature reserves (Wyming Brook & Fox Hagg), discovering different types of flora and fauna, like beautiful birds.

Featured photos of this event:

• Wyming Brook Nature Reserve by Mark Bush is licensed under CC BY 2.0
• rivelin valley 057 by 19andy76 is licensend under CC BY-NC 2.0
• Redmires, Sheffield by Richard Smith is licensend under CC BY-SA 2.0
• Robin @ Rivelin Dams, Sheffield by Tim Parkinson is licensed under CC BY 2.0
• Siskin by Holly Occhipinti is licensed under CC BY 2.0
• Redstart by Tom Lee is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Planned route:

• GPX: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GvGLpbps7YKf2uQoInYt8IVptESHGs-r/view
• Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1969920768

Main viewpoints:

• Rivelin Valley Trail
• Fox Hagg Nature Reserve
• Rivelin Lower Reservoir
• Wyming Brook Nature Reserve
• Redmires Lower Reservoir
• Redmires Middle Reservoir
• Redmires Upper Reservoir
• Rivelin Brook

Notes:

• In the Komoot link mentioned above you can find out more about this hike: photos and information about each viewpoint, length, specific route, ascents, descents, etc.
• Make sure you do some walking in the weeks before this event, otherwise you might feel tired.
• If you are not an experienced hiker, you can still join this event as it is not hard.
• If you think this hike is too long or hard, you are welcome to join and make it shorter. If you look at the route you will see that it is possible to take shortcuts to make the loop shorter. If you need help with this, please let me know and I will explain you the possible shortcuts.
• Fit and friendly dogs can join. But please keep your dog on a lead when we find livestock.
• Please don't come with flat trainers and/or jeans. You need comfortable walking trousers and shoes with good grip.
• It might be dark in the last hour or so, so please a torch if you have one.
• We will walk through proper paths, but we might be off path occasionally and for a short time. Be ready to find some water puddles.
• Be aware that in case of extreme weather conditions this event might be canceled or postponed.
• Any important news or updates before the event will be sent to you by email.
• The main walk leader usually wears blue shoes and red backpack, you should be able to recognise him.

Weather forecasts:

• Sheffield: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcqzwtdw7
• Sheffield: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2638077

What to bring:

• required: walking clothes, hiking shoes, enough food and water for a full day
• recommended: raincoat, warm fleece, comfortable backpack, gloves, phone, wool beanie, torch
• optional: hiking poles, hat, cap, suncream, sunglasses, camera

More details:

• Start Time: 10:30am
• Meeting point: The Anvil, 106 Stannington Rd, Sheffield, S6 5FN
• Length: 15 miles / 25 km
• Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft / 500 mt
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Duration: around 7 hours

Public transport in Sheffield:

• Supertram (Malin Bridge stop or Hillsborough stop)
• bus (81 / 82)

Terms and Conditions:
Anyone joining this walk is responsible for their safety and health (including guests). We do not have any insurance policy covering injuries. If you join this event, you must agree to these conditions.

If you have any questions, please contact the event organiser.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Stannington Road Open Space, 106 Stannington Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom