SHEFFIELD VISUALLY IMPAIRED WALKING GROUP

Lady running in a park

Walk coordinator: EILEEN INGHAM
07952 241775 or 0114 2814414

DOGS MUST BE ON LEADS AT ALL TIMES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BY THE WALK LEADER.
Please note there are to be no pet dogs on walks, only guide dogs.
For our full list of rules and guidance, please check out our documents page.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • From time to time we take photos to update our web site and also SRSB's web site.
    If anyone does not wish to appear on group photos please make it clear at the beginning of the walk.
  • Whilst every effort is taken by walk leaders, members attending do so at their own risk.
    All members are required to wear good walking boots and bring their own rucksack food and drink as well as waterproofs where appropriate.
  • Any members leaving walks early please let the leader or back marker know.

UPCOMING SVIWG EVENTS

IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WALKS MAY BE MUDDY IN PLACES DEPENDING ON THE RECENT WEATHER
Date Description Notify By
THU 17th OCT HOPE STATION, TOWNHEAD BRIDGE, EDALE END, JAGGERS CLOUGH, EDALE STATION FRI 11th OCT
SUN 27th OCT GRINDLEFORD, FROGGATT, STONEY MIDDLETON, EYAM, RILEY GRAVES WED 23rd OCT
TUE 5th NOV BURNGREAVE RD, CEMETERY, ABBEYFIELD PARK, OSGATHORPE PARK, CRABTREE PONDS FRI 1st NOV

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

Date Description Notify By
1st THUR SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH IN ROTHERHAM (see below)

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- HOPE STATION, TOWNHEAD BRIDGE, EDALE END, JAGGERS CLOUGH, EDALE STATION

  • Meet at: Sheffield Train station 8.45 to catch 9.14 train to Hope Station where walk starts 9.45.
  • The Route: Linear walk to Edale Station.
    Hope station - Killhill Bridge - Townhead Bridge - Oaker Farm - Edale End - Backside Wood - Jaggers Clough - Rowland Cote - Ollerbrook - Edale Station.
  • Distance: 6 1/2 miles
  • Terrain: Valley Paths, some stiles, gates, mud but all well marked paths.
  • The Leaders: Steve Brown (07801 906126 any walk enquiries).
Return train 1532 or 1632 to Sheffield. Book Edale return as ticket.
Car drivers can park at Hope Station or on the approach road (fee payable) then return to Hope station by train from Edale.
Cafes and pubs in Edale while waiting for train.

Please contact Martin by Friday 11th October if joining this walk - also please let him know where you intend to meet the group, making sure we have enough guides at start for VI's.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- GRINDLEFORD, FROGGATT, STONEY MIDDLETON, EYAM, RILEY GRAVES

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.15 to catch the 9.35 no 65 bus to Grindleford where walk starts 10.10 from the bus stop just past the river. There is roadside parking nearby.
  • The Route: Froggatt, Stoney Middleton, Eyam and back to Grindleford via the Riley Graves.
  • Distance: 6 1/2 miles.
  • Terrain: Field and woodland paths and some walking on minor roads. No stiles but some uphill sections.
  • The Leaders: Mike Wilson who will join the group at the Interchange (07538 001933 any walk enquiries).
Please note that return buses are infrequent, being at 14.19 and 16.20 from Grindleford and that there is a midday bus passing through Stoney Middleton and Eyam should anyone want to shorten the walk. There is also an hourly train service from Grindleford to Sheffield.

Please contact Martin if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting the group no later than Wednesday 23rd October, making sure we have enough guides at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- BURNGREAVE RD, CEMETERY, ABBEYFIELD PARK, OSGATHORPE PARK, CRABTREE PONDS

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 10.05 to catch the 10.33 no 75 bus to Burngreave Road where the walk starts 10.45 and finishes.
  • The Route: Crossing Burngreave Rd we will walk down Melrose Rd to Burngreave Cemetery where there are some nice views of the City, then making our way to Abbeyfield Park for Coffee stop.
    We then continue to Osgathorpe Park, then crossing Barnsley Rd to Crabtree Ponds for our Lunch stop.
    After lunch we will pass through Upper Roe Wood, then back to Burngreave Rd where there are lots of buses to get back to town.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Good paths, one mild ascent, no stiles.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin letting him know where you will start the walk by Friday 1st November so he knows if he has enough guides at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

OTHER WALKS

SHORT WALK WITH RSS AND SRSB

The first Thursday each month Rotherham Sight and Sound and Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind have a short walk around the Wickersley area Rotherham. This is a steady 3 mile walk with a visit to the beautiful Winthrop Gardens then lunch in their cafe. Transport and Guides are provided.
Please contact Ben Gilder for more information on 0114 2722757 or email info@srsb.org.uk

CURRENT WALK NEWS

SPARE WALKING EQUIPMENT

If anyone has any items in good order - Rucksacks, Walking Poles, Waterproof Jackets and Trousers - that they no longer require, please inform Judith as we are compiling a list of items to circulate amongst any new members or anyone who requires these items. Thank You.
Cheers, Judith (Email: judemorton56@gmail.com / Mobile: 07896596413)

SIGHTED GUIDE TRAINING VIDEOS - HOW TO GUIDE A BLIND PERSON

Here is a video showing how to guide a V I person - it will help our new guides, also well practiced members and also VIP's. It is by Amar Latif who founded the company Traveleyes which specialises in holidays for VIP's. I think it is extremely good, so perhaps members would like to take a look.

We regularly organise training days for new members and anyone who has already had training but would like a refresher.

Please contact Gail if you are interested.