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Sheffield 40s Group

We are the Sheffield 40s Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Route from fairholmes we follow the track and then ascend to wheel stones. We follow the path to back tor and lost lad. We cross the moor to Abbey brook and follow it down. We walk the east track back to fairholme

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

Sign-Up: Please text the walk leader your name(s), and stating if not Ramblers member(s) by 6pm the day before.

Please note that the estimated finish time is a guide only. Our return will depend on the group's pace and weather conditions on the day.

NO DOGS.
Dress for rain!

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 17259 89361
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Fairholmes visitor centre, outside the toilets - (Pay & Display) £5/£6 for a full day at the visitor centre car park. All the car parks are now pay and display.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking