About this Event
📍 Meeting Location & Time
- Meeting Location: Rajdhani Indian restaurant, Old Dore and Totley train station, Abbeydale Rd South, Sheffield, S17 3LB
- Link to Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7F1UGpyXaecWVyL5A
- Link to What3words: https://what3words.com/loss.libraries.cone
- Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
- Start Time: 8:45 AM
🥾 Walk Overview
- Distance: ~19 miles (31 km)
- Elevation Gain: ~2,400 ft (700 mt)
- Duration: around 8-9 hours
- Difficulty: Hard
- Route Type: Circular
🐇🐢 Pace & Fitness Requirements
This is a long walk intended for those in good physical condition. Please note that the group may not be able to wait for significantly slower walkers, so it’s important to be prepared.
While you’re welcome to walk at your own pace, be aware that the route may take longer than expected if walking slower than average.
⛰️ Route Highlights
- Limb Brook
- Bird Sanctuary
- Whirlow Brook Park
- Lady Canning's Plantation
- Rud Hill Summit
- Redmires Reservoirs
- Fox Hagg Nature Reserve
- Wyming Brook
- Stanage Pole
- Ox Stones
📲 Route Links
- View Route on Komoot
- Download GPX file
🚆 Public Transport
- direct trains from/to Sheffield
- direct trains from/to Manchester
🌦️ Weather & Clothing
The weather on the hills can be highly variable, windy, and cold — even during the summer months.
Please wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good grip to handle muddy and slippery terrain. Avoid flat trainers or jeans.
Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions:
- Moisture-wicking base layers
- Insulating mid-layers
- Waterproof outer layers
Useful links for weather forecasts:
- Dore @ Met Office
- Dore @ BBC Weather
- Whirlow @ Met Office
🎒 What to Bring
- Sturdy walking boots or shoes with good grip (no flat trainers)
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (avoid jeans)
- Sufficient food and water for the entire day
- Waterproof jacket and warm layers
- Gloves and woolly hat
- A comfortable backpack
- Optional: hiking poles, sunglasses, hat, camera, torch (or headlamp), power bank, phone (or watch) with the route downloaded
🐶 Dogs
Fit and friendly dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a lead near livestock.
📢 Notes
- The route is planned via Komoot and not pre-walked, so expect possible muddy or slippery sections.
- This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are unsafe. Updates will be emailed to you.
📌 Bookings
- Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend.
- If you reserve a spot but can no longer make it, please cancel your booking or let the organiser know. It only takes a moment to update your booking, and it really helps everyone: the organiser, the walk leader, and your fellow attendees.
⛑️ Disclaimer
You are fully responsible for your own safety, health, fitness, and equipment. The group has no insurance — by RSVPing, you agree to these terms.
📬 Questions?
Feel free to email the organiser.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rajdhani, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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