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 which vary in length and degree of difficulty. 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. Guide dogs are also welcome!

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).