Date: Sunday, 15th September 2024
Start time: 10:00
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 6.25 miles
Update: This walk replaces the walk cancelled due to Walk Leader's illness.
Walk description
The walk starts from the village of Dungworth. We start with a gradual climb along farmland paths and tracks, with views towards High Bradfield. We then pass through a wood Royd’s Clough and a short stretch of moorland with views over Loxley and Rivelin valleys. There are two gradual inclines, but also a lot of flat terrain with a downhill finish. There are two stretches of quiet road walking.
This is a 6.25 mile walk and will take 3 – 3.5 hours.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: Lay-by, Yews Lane, Dungworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Parking: Lay-by, Yews Lane, Dungworth near to the Royal Hotel.
GPS Coordinates: 53.4044153, -1.580658
Grid Reference: SK 27957 89814
What3Words: slime.letter.solo
Nearest Postcode: S6 6HF
Joining Us
If you wish to attend your first walk with Sheffield Walkers walking group please contact us a minimum 48 hours before the start of your chosen walk and we will add you to our list of walkers, notify the Walk Leader to expect you, and provide you with details of the meeting point and start time.
Please note: New walkers can join any easy or moderate walk for their first walk with us, but not a strenuous walk. Once they have walked with us all walks are open for them to join. For further information regarding membership please click here.