SHEFFIELD VISUALLY IMPAIRED WALKING GROUP

WHAT WE DO

THE SHEFFIELD VISUALLY IMPAIRED WALKING GROUP offers visually impaired people (VIP's) the opportunity to go walking regularly, assisted by trained volunteer guides.

WALKS - We have an annual programme of walks in and around the Peak District and South Yorkshire.
Walks vary in length and degree of difficulty to suit the varying capabilities of the VIP's.
So - whether you want an easy 4 to 5 mile amble, a 6 to 7 mile ramble around the countryside, or a more demanding hike into the hills, we will have something to suit you.
All VIP's and potential guides are welcome to come along for a walk and try the group out without any commitment. If VIP's want to bring a sighted friend with them the first time they come, that’s fine too. Why not also bring your guide dog. He or she will enjoy the exercise as well.

TRANSPORT - We travel to and from our walks mostly by public transport, although sometimes we need to use cars or a mini-bus. Occasionally we use a coach for days out.

WALKING HOLIDAYS - We organise a walking holiday each year. Recent destinations have included Whitby, Llandudno, Isle of Mann and Northumberland.

TOUGH CHALLENGES - In recent years small groups of VIP's and guides have raised money doing things like climbing Kinder Scout, Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike and walking across Morecambe Bay (see photographs below).