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

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Overview

This is a fairly easy urban walk, mostly on paved surfaces. The route features two of Sheffield's rivers,  some interesting gennels (as in Weird Walks - 1 last week) and bits of local history.

Catch the 75a bus at 9:57 from Arundel Gate AG123, getting off at London Rd/St Mary's Gate bus stop. (Other buses also stop here, eg 97, 98, 20, 42, 43.) Cross over London Road to the start point - leader will meet at the start.

We start from the Chinese Fireworks Co. (near Tarn Thai restaurant) at the bottom of London Road at 10:15. From there we walk up the Porter Brook trail to Hunters Bar. Then we follow part of Sheffield Round Walk to connect with the River Sheaf Walk, which leads us back towards town. We finish on Queen's Road at Lowfield, where there are buses back to the city centre, also from nearby London Road.

You can see the route by clicking on the small map icon.

Please contact the leader in advance if you have not walked with the group before.

No dogs please.

Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
178.9m / 587ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 34887 86347
Nearest postcode:
S2 4LN
what3words:
skill.staple.stages
Start time:
10:15 am

In front of Chinese Fireworks Co. and near Taan Thai restaurant

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SK 35299 85456
Nearest postcode:
S2 4DU
what3words:
needed.tiger.also
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Queen's Road, near junction with London Road and Lowfield Park

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