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Sheffield Group

We are the Sheffield 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

We walk through Middlewood Park, passing back of Winn Gardens, then paths and a short stretch of paved road to Great Hollins wood. We continue on to Plank Gate and path at side of river to More Hall-SHORT walk 4.5 Mile at bus stop, 570 ft ascent. No stiles. (Fairly leisurely)

We continue to Brightholmlee and paths to top of  Glen Howe Park for lunch, then paths to Tinker brook and roads up to Edge Mount, then paths down to High Bradfield -MEDIUM walk 8.7 mile, Total ascent 1705 ft, 3 or 4 stiles. (Fairly strenuous)

We then walk over Castle Hill and continue on road and paths to Holdworth, Low Ash and Loxley Common  then down through Wadsley Park Village back to Middlewood -LONG walk  13.3 Miles, Total ascent 2,012ft (moderate) mainly gates but also 2 or 3 stiles.

 

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Start time:
9:56 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
21.4km / 13.3mi
Ascent:
613.3m / 2012ft
Type:
circular

Catch 9.35 Yellow tram from  Cathedral  to Middlewood. 

Car parking on side roads or large car park. 

Leader meeting tram.

Pub at High Bradfield.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 32656 91109
Nearest postcode:
S6 1TN
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Start time:
9:56 am

Middlewood Road, opposite Langsett Avenue

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