Get Walking Keep Walking » Sheffield Walking Programmes http://www.getwalking.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Walking Out – Short walks in 2012 http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-short-walks-in-2012/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-short-walks-in-2012/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:58:37 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=6781 The 2012 leaflet for the Walking Out programme of short walks run by Sheffield Ramblers is now out – look for leaflets in your local library. For 2012 the programme has been expanded with two monthly walks on offer on a Thursday as well as monthly walks on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The walks are also now graded as either “Stroller” or “Strider” so you can choose a length of walk to suit you.
Stroller walks are easy going 1.5 – 2hr walks of approx. 3 miles and Strider walks are slightly more challenging 3-4 hour walks of approx. 5 miles. View details of the 2012 Stroller walks on Ramblers Walk Finder
or view Current Walking Out leaflet
So why not try one out and enjoy a short walk with a sociable group around Sheffield?

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-short-walks-in-2012/feed/ 0 ITV Walk 4 Life Day Sheffield http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-4-life-day-sheffield/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-4-life-day-sheffield/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:07:08 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=5508 The Ramblers is proud to be taking a leading role in helping to lift the nation to its feet with a series of events taking place across the country on Walk4Life Day.

Join ITV and the Ramblers on Sunday 25th September for Sheffield’s ITV Walk4Life Day; a 1 mile walk starting from Firth Park, First Start Building at 11am. The walk will start off with a Zumba warm up! Our speakers on the day are Dr Jeremy Wight – Director of Publ…ic Health in Sheffield and Councillor Alan Law plus other special guests. Bring your family and friends to this FREE event and take those first steps to a healthier lifestyle.

Firth Park has recently seen an exciting creative arts project and the 1 mile walk will take in some of the new art pieces and the brand new wetland area. You will also be able to pick up your copy of the new ‘Journey’s to Hidden Places’ map to explore Firth Park even more. Cafe and toilets available in Firth Park.

After the 1 mile walk choose from:
A half hour Zumba taster session with Christine Ventour
Dragonfly making, a trail and clay modelling activites with the Rangers and Sheffield Wildlife Trust.
A 5 mile walk will leave at 12 noon from the First Start building to explore the other art works on the Journeys to Hidden Places map – including Brendan’s Glove Garden, Wincobank Hill and Woolley Woods. Please wear suitable shoes and bring a raincoat.

For more information please contact Helen Judge or Ruth Thomas on 0114 205 3954 or 07979693095 or Email: ruth.thomas@ramblers.org.uk

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-4-life-day-sheffield/feed/ 0 Crabtree Ponds Family Activity Walk – Thursday 27th October http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/crabtree-ponds-family-activity-walk/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/crabtree-ponds-family-activity-walk/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:43:19 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=5275 Come and find out how walking is: fun, healthy, safe, green and an adventure! Meet at the Crescent Community Centre, Firshill Crescent at 12 noon on Thursday 27th October
After getting your free step counters and walking log book at the centre, we will go for a guided walk through Little Roe Woods and then down to Crabtree Ponds to join Sheffield Wildlife Trust for their Willow Fish & Twizzling Eels Craft Activity.
Those that wish can walk back up to the Community centre with us afterwards. NB. The walk involves steps and is not pushchair accessible
All Welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Some free refreshments, but bring your own packed lunch! Free stepcounters! Other free Get Walking goodies!
For more information call Ruth on 07979693095 or 0114 2053954

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/crabtree-ponds-family-activity-walk/feed/ 0 Roe Woods Family Activity Walk http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/roe-woods-family-activity-walk/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/roe-woods-family-activity-walk/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 15:37:33 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4905 Come and Join Get Walking Keep Walking for this family walk.
Wednesday 1st June 2011 from 2pm – 4.30pm
Meet at the Crescent Community Centre, Firshill Crescent at 2pm

All Welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

After a short introduction with story and games at the centre, we will go out to explore Roe Woods with more fun activities on the way.

Come and find out how walking is: fun, healthy, safe, green and an adventure!

Free refreshments! Free stepcounters! Other free Get Walking goodies!

For more information call Ruth on 07979693095 or 0114 2053954

NB. The walk is on fairly bumpy off road paths but is pushchair accessible

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/roe-woods-family-activity-walk/feed/ 0 Walk to Work with us on Wednesday 18th May http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-to-work-with-us-on-wednesday-18th-may/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-to-work-with-us-on-wednesday-18th-may/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 07:29:03 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4841 Get Your Day off to a good start next Wednesday 18th May.
If you live in Hillsborough, Upperthorpe, Crookes or Hunters Bar areas why not join us to Walk to Work? We will take you on a direct route following through some green spaces and you can enjoy some company and get walking information on the way.
All the walks will finish at the University of Sheffield concourse (outside Students Union) at 8.30am where a free breakfast snack and hot drinks will be provided.
The start points for the walks are:
7.30am at Hillsborough Tram stop (Leader: Ruth Thomas)
7.45am at Hunters Bar (by Endcliffe Park entrance) (Leader Claudia Morris)
8.00am at Zest Community Centre, Upperthorpe (Leader Ruth Thomas)
8.30am at the Punchbowl Pub, Crookes (Leader:Steve Gregory)

To book a place to guarantee your breakfast and for further details, please contact Ruth Thomas on 0114 2053954 or 07979 693095, or ruth.thomas@ramblers.org.uk.
All are welcome to attend.
These walks are in partnership with the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Can’t make this walk? Then try another in the Walk Sheffield Festival – see the Walk Sheffield Leaflet here

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-to-work-with-us-on-wednesday-18th-may/feed/ 0 Walking Out Walks http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-walks/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-walks/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:30:21 +0000 rachel.jenkins http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4403 Get Walking Sheffield are pleased to once again to be hosting walks on Tuesdays as part of the Sheffield Ramblers’ Walking Out Programme.
These 2-3hr walks are ideal for people who have completed Get Walking Keep Walking programmes and / or are looking at extending the walks that they do and also meeting lots of new like minded people.
See below for details of the walks on Tuesdays – hosted by Get Walking Keep Walking volunteers and staff. For information on any of these walks, please direct all enquiries to Helen Judge & Ruth Thomas on 0114 205 3954/07979 693092 – helen.judge@ramblers.org.uk
Walking Out on Tuesdays in 2011
All Walking Out walks start from the Meeting Point in Sheffield Interchange at 10am.
  • April 26: Walking Out: Loxley Valley – A 2-hour linear walk from Malin Bridge along the Loxley Valley, catching the bus back to Hillsborough. Leader: Craig Young
  • May 24: Walking Out: Woolley Wood to Meadowhall: An easy linear walk through the best bluebell wood in Sheffield, finishing at Meadowhall to catch the tram back to town. Leader: Rob Haslam.
  • June 21: Walking Out: Sheffield Parks and Kelham Island: 2-hour linear walk through Weston Park and Ponderosa to the city centre via Kelham Island and the River Don. Leaders: Fran & Fred Pickering.
  • July 26: Walking Out: Redmires and Wyming Brook: 2-hour circular walk from Lodge Moor, taking in Redmires Reservoir and Wyming Brook. Leader: Ruth Thomas or Helen Judge.
  • August 23: Walking Out: Bole Hill and Rivelin Park: 2-hour circular walk from Crookes on natural paths with outstanding views. Involves some slight ascents. Café in the park. Leader: Rob Haslam.
]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-walks/feed/ 0 Walk Sheffield – Sheffield’s Own Walking Festival, 14th – 22nd May 2011 http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-sheffield-sheffields-own-walking-festival-14th-22nd-may-2011/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-sheffield-sheffields-own-walking-festival-14th-22nd-may-2011/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:10:28 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=4188 Don’t miss Sheffield’s own annual walking festival – Walk Sheffield which runs from 14th – 22nd May this year. There are numerous easy organised walks around the city that you can join in for free. Just turn up on the day and an experienced walk leader will take everyone on varied and interesting routes around the city.

The walks are different lengths and range from easy strolls to more challenging hikes and some have special themes such as views, history or nature. With all areas of Sheffield, day time, evening and weekend walks included, you are bound to find one to suit you. The walk leaders are from some of the many different walking groups which regularly organise walks in the Sheffield area – so attending a walk would be also be a good way too to find out about new walking groups too.

In total there are 37 walks over the period (14 May – 22 May) plus the launch walk on the 9th May. For the full itinerary pick up a Red leaflet from libraries, tourist information and community centres or Click here to view the programme online.

A selection of the festival walks which are being organised by Get Walking Keep Walking and our volunteers are below. If you’ve been on one of our walking programmes or met us at an event, there may well be some faces you recognise on the walks.

May 15: Hilltops to Waterways to Parks: A 7-mile walk from Arbourthorne tram stop to the Botanical Gardens via the canal, River Don, Ponderosa and Weston Park. Start 10am Arbourthorne tram stop; 11am Ponds Forge tram stop; 12.30pm Infirmary Road tram stop; finish Botanical Gardens 2pm. Do the whole walk or join part way. No pets. Book ahead. Lunch stop.

May 16: The Secret Valley: A 4-mile country walk through parkland, ancient woodland and a beautiful hidden valley. Start 10am from Woodhouse railway station. Finish at Darnall. Coffee stop. Leader: Rob Haslam. roberthaslam0@googlemail.com 0114 2879466.

May 17: Barns and Bluebells: A 4-mile walk circular walk from Meadowhall Interchange through Concord Park and Woolley Wood, the finest bluebell wood in Sheffield. Coffee stop includes a guided tour of the 17th Century Cruck barn in Concord Park. Start 10am. Leader: Rob Haslam. roberthaslam0@googlemail.com 0114 2879466.

May 18: Walks to Work: A series of 1-hour walks finishing at the University of Sheffield concourse. Book ahead. No pets. Includes free breakfast snack. Starts – 7.30am Hillsborough tram stop. 8am Zest Community Centre. 8am The Punchbowl, Crookes. 7.45am Endcliffe Park/Hunters Bar.

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walk-sheffield-sheffields-own-walking-festival-14th-22nd-may-2011/feed/ 0 Darnall Walks and Health Event http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/sheffield-walking-programmes/darnall-walks-and-health-event/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/sheffield-walking-programmes/darnall-walks-and-health-event/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:53:43 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=3485 Get Walking Keep Walking has recently been exploring Darnall in partnership with Darnall Well Being. We have supported DWB volunteers to set up a new walk for beginners on Wednesday mornings starting from Darnall Well Being shop on Main Rd at 10.30am – please ring DWB on 0114 2496315 if you are interested in attending.
GWKW is also back in Darnall on 27th January from 12.30 -3.30 (venue to be confirmed) to promote walking to Black and Ethnic Minority communities – you will be able to pick up a free GWKW pack and step counter at the event – so watch this space for details.

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/sheffield-walking-programmes/darnall-walks-and-health-event/feed/ 0 Walking Out 2011 http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-2011/ http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-2011/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:34:23 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=3472 Get Walking Sheffield are pleased to once again to be hosting walks on Tuesdays as part of the Sheffield Ramblers’ Walking Out Programme. These 2-3hr walks are ideal for people who have completed Get Walking Keep Walking programmes and / or are looking at extending the walks that they do and also meeting lots of new like minded people.

See below for details of the walks on Tuesdays – hosted by Get Walking Keep Walking volunteers and staff. For information on any of these walks, please contact – Ruth Thomas or Helen Judge on Tel. 0114 205 3954 or please check the Sheffield Ramblers website for the the full Walking Out Programme 2011 (with additional walks on Thursdays and Saturdays).

Walking Out on Tuesdays in 2011
All these walks start at 10am from the ‘Meeting Point’ at Sheffield Bus Interchange in town.

Tuesday February 22nd
Round and About in Sheffield
A 2.5hr linear walk from the city centre, taking in the General Cemetery, Netheredge, Chelsea Park, Brincliffe Edge and then across to Meersbrook Park .
Leaders: Fred and Fran Pickering

Tuesday March 22nd
Roman Ridge A 2hr linear walk from Meadowhall to Crabtree Ponds, Burngreave, over the medieval Roman Ridge and Wincobank Hill to a small nature reserve. Mostly firm improved paths. Slight ascents.
Leader: Rob Haslam

Tuesday April 26th
Loxley Valley
A 2hr linear walk from Malin Bridge, along the Loxley Valley to Damflask, catching the bus back to Hillsborough.
Leader: Ruth Thomas or Helen Judge

Tuesday May 24th
Woolley Wood & Meadowhall
An easy 1.5 – 2hr linear walk through the best bluebell wood in Sheffield finishing at Meadowhall to catch the tram back to town. This walk will be led by the Get Walking Keep Walking Project.
Leader: Rob Haslam

Tuesday June 21st
Sheffield Parks and Kelham Island
A 2hr linear walk, downhill through Weston Park and the Ponderosa Park and then towards the city centre via Kelham Island and the Upper Don Walk.
Leaders: Fred and Fran Pickering

Tuesday July 26th
Redmires and Wyming Brook
A 2hr circular walk from Lodge Moor taking in Redmires reservoir and Wyming Brook.
Leader: Ruth Thomas or Helen Judge

Tuesday August 23rd
Bole Hill and Rivelin Park
This 2 hour circular walk from Crookes is a genuine country walk in the city on natural paths with outstanding views. Involves some slight ascents. Cafe in the park.
Leader: Rob Haslam

Tuesday September 27th
The Rivelin ValleyA 3hr linear walk from Rivelin Dams along the valley to finish at Malin Bridge.
Leader: Ruth Thomas or Helen Judge

Tuesday October 25th
Skye Edge and Manor Lodge
A 2hr walk on part of the Norfolk Heritage Trail taking in Manor Fields, Manor Lodge (short stop at visitor centre), Skye Edge and the Cholera Monument.
Leaders: Fred and Fran Pickering

]]> http://www.getwalking.org/blog/sheffield-blog/walking-out-2011/feed/ 0 Pick up a Get Walking Pack and Stepcounter at Sainsbury’s http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/sheffield-walking-programmes/pick-up-a-get-walking-pack-and-stepcounter-at-sainsburys/ http://www.getwalking.org/in-my-area/sheffield-walking-programmes/pick-up-a-get-walking-pack-and-stepcounter-at-sainsburys/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:12:08 +0000 ruth.thomas http://www.getwalking.org/?p=3467 If you live in the Crystal Peaks area and would like a Get Walking Pack and stepcounter, then why not call in to Sainsbury’s at Crystal Peaks on Saturday 26th February to pick one up for free. You can also chat to Helen our project coordinator and pick up some walking information and tips to get you walking. To check out when we will be there on the 26th, please call us on 0114 2053954.

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