News Flash!Sat 18 Jul

Are you a New Walker?

If you would like to chat or ask any questions before going on a walk? Please send a WhatsApp message to Anju on 07757183416 or email anjukeetharuth@gmail.com and she will get back to you.

Not a Member?

Give us a try for free - we are friendly and have a wide range of walks for all abilities. After three free walks, you will need to join Ramblers to continue walking with us. You can select to be a member of S40 walking group on the Ramblers web page.

Walking with S40WG

If you are new to walking, or S40WG, please read our walks info and our FAQ for important information about our walks.

Walk Grading

Distance	Difficulty
A: under 9 miles	1: easy
B: 9 to 12 miles	2: medium
C: over 12 miles	3: hard

Walk Template

Download a walk template to submit a walk
Download a risk assessment template

Wanted - New Walk Leaders!

Would you be interested in joining our fantastic group of walk leaders?

No special experience or qualifications are needed as we will give you all the help and advice you need. You must, however, be a Ramblers Association member for insurance purposes.

You don't have to lead loads of walks, just as many as you feel comfortable with. If you want to know more, please contact us on the group e-mail: sheffield40swg@gmail.com
or talk to any of the committee members

Expenses Form

Download expenses form (Excel format)
Download expenses form (PDF format)

Travel Expenses

Walk leaders doing recces of walks and paths can claim travel expenses at up to 45p per mile or receipts for public transport.

Ramblers rules are that there are no travel expenses for recces for walks at group weekends-away and group holidays.

Cycle mileage rates are up to 20p per mile

Please use the expense forms which can be downloaded from the links in the box above. You can do it as an Excel spreadsheet or print the PDF, fill it in and scan it / send us an email.

Not sure if you can claim? Please ask the committee before you do the recce or attend the event

Walks: Calendar (Click here for walks archive)

Please check the grade of walks - we offer a wide range from short and easy (A1) to long and hard (C3).

Walks are circular unless stated otherwise. Hover mouse over fields for more information.
Sat	Sat 18 Jul	10:00 am	10 miles - ascent 2267 ft	Bonsall, Market Cross in front of the Kings Head Inn	Julian T Details + Sign-Up	Bonsal, Matlock and Matlock Bath	B2
Sun	Sun 19 Jul	10:00 am	10.5 miles - ascent 1914 ft	Rowsley, Old Station Road Car Park	Julian T Details + Sign-Up	Rowsley and Chatsworth	B2
Sun	Sun 19 Jul	9:00 am - EARLY START	16 miles - ascent 2060 ft	Low Bradfield village car park	Mohamad Details + Sign-Up	Broomhead Moor, Pike Lowe, and Margery Hill	C3
Tue	Tue 21 Jul	10:30 am - LATE START	10 miles	Great Longstone, White Lion Pub	Martin W Details + Sign-Up	Great Longstone Meander	B2
Sat	Sat 25 Jul	10:00 am	5.5 miles	RSPB OLD MOOR car park	David R Details + Sign-Up	RSPB Old Moor Leisurely walk around the edge of th	A1
Sun	Sun 26 Jul				Details + Sign-Up	Shorter walk leader required
Sun	Sun 26 Jul	10:00 am	12.5 miles - ascent 1600 ft	Penistone Skate park car park, Behind Tesco off Market Lane , Penistone.	Allen H Details + Sign-Up	Penistone Three Peaks	C2
Andrea Bocelli Outdoor Cinema Celebration at Chatsworth House Sunday 26 July 2026 - 2pm Click for details.
Sat	Sat 1 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	walk leader required
Calver, curbar and froggatt open gardens £5 Saturday 1 August 2026 - 11.00am Click for details.
Sun	Sun 2 Aug	10:00 am	6 miles - ascent 250 ft	Stables Cafe	David R Details + Sign-Up	Rother Valley Country Park Walk - leisurely	A1
Sun	Sun 2 Aug	9:00 am - EARLY START	14.5 miles - ascent 2075 ft	Tideswell Queen Street	Mohamad Details + Sign-Up	Taddington Moor and Four Dales	C3
Sat	Sat 8 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	walk leader required
Sun	Sun 9 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Longer walk leader required
Sun	Sun 9 Aug	10:00 am	10.5 miles - ascent 1000 ft	Wharncliffe Side, Wharncliffe Arms Pub	Mandy K Details + Sign-Up	A walk to Wortley festival from Wharncliffe side	B2
Sat	Sat 15 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Walk leader required
Sun	Sun 16 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Shorter walk leader required
Sun	Sun 16 Aug	9:00 am - EARLY START	16 miles - ascent 3119 ft	Old Glossop, Shepley Street	Mohamad Details + Sign-Up	Bleaklow	C3
Sat	Sat 22 Aug				Lucia C Details + Sign-Up	Ashford in the Water to Taddington Well Dressings
Sun	Sun 23 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Bollington and Teggs nose
Sun	Sun 23 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Shorter walk leader required
Sat	Sat 29 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Walk leader required
Sat	Sat 29 Aug	12:00 pm - Note late start to fit in with the carnival timings	8.5 miles	Calver Sough Crossroads Cafe	Keef Details + Sign-Up	Eyam Carnival	A2
Sun	Sun 30 Aug				Details + Sign-Up	Longer walk leader required
The Hound of the Baskervilles at Sheffield Library Theatre Friday 16 October 2026 - 7.15pm Click for details.
Sun	Sun 20 Dec				James S Details + Sign-Up	Sparrowpit Walk