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East Cheshire Group

We are the East Cheshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Because the walk is slightly further from our home base than usual, we ask you to pre-register for the walk by text to 07484 270149. We will start no later than 9:30, but may start earlier if all the registered people have arrived.

This walk follows the 'Sheffield Round Walk', taking in a variety of paths through the southwestern outskirts of Sheffield and combining wooded valleys and parks with great views. Although longer than most of our walks, it is the very epitome of a moderate walk. If you think of Sheffield as a grimy industrial city, come on this walk and be disabused of the notion.

We start by walking through Ringinglow village and down the valley of the Whirlow Brook to Whinfell Quarry Gardens where we will have a coffee stop. The next stage takes us down to Dore & Totley station where we start the only steep climb of the day up steps to Beauchief woods. The route then goes through Parkbank and Chancet Woods to Meadow Head where there is a supermarket that can be used to replenish supplies for the next stage. We then wander through Graves Park and down the Gleadless Valley to reach the 16th century Bishops' House. After crossing Meersbrook Park we come to the only truly urban section of the walk, but soon go along Brincliffe Edge and quiet suburban streets to Endcliffe Park where there is a café suitable for an afternoon tea stop. The route then climbs gently through the valley of the Porter Brook and ends by going through Porter Clough back to the car park.

Note that there are no toilets at the start, but there is a pub in Ringinglow village where you may be able to use the facilities.

Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.9km / 15.5mi
Ascent:
533.4m / 1750ft
Type:
circular

BOOKING REQUIRED - TEXT 07484 270149 TO BOOK.

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE WALK. NB Finish times are intended as a guide only. Ramblers Association recommends that all walkers carry ICE (in case of emergency) information

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 28604 84060
Nearest postcode:
S10 4QN
what3words:
mess.milk.store
Start time:
9:30 am

Start Point: Porter Clough Car Park, Fulwood Lane, Ringinglow, Sheffield

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