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.
  • For questions regarding specific walks, please only contact the walk leader(s), whose details are given below.
Annual Programme

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 17 APR HATHERSAGE, MOORSEATS, LEVERET CROFT, SCRAPERLOW, PADLEY CHAPEL 11 APR
SUN 27 APR LOXLEY VALLEY, LOXLEY CHASE, WADSLEY COMMON, MIDDLEWOOD TERMINUS 23 APR
TUE 6 MAY HATHERSAGE ROAD, BLACKA MOOR, SHORTS LANE, DORE VILLAGE 30 APR
SAT 31 MAY GARDEN PARTY (CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SVIWG) TBA
WED 25 JUN AGM TBA
WED 9 JUL COACH RAMBLE TO NEWSTEAD ABBEY TBA
MON 15 SEP
GROUP HOLIDAY - RIPON INN
ASAP

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

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

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- HATHERSAGE, MOORSEATS, LEVERET CROFT, SCRAPERLOW, PADLEY CHAPEL

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.25 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Hathersage where walk starts 10.22 from the bus stop just past the petrol station.
  • The Route: Parish church, Moorseats, Kimber Court Farm, Leveret Croft, Mitchell Field, Scraperlow, Hathersage Booths, Padley Chapel and back by the riverside to Hathersage.
  • Distance: Approx 7 1/2 miles.
  • Terrain: Mostly on good lanes though there are a few paths over fields and through woodland which may be muddy. There are some stiles and there is a steep uphill section at the beginning of the walk.
  • The Leaders: Mike Wilson (07538 001933 for any walk enquiries).
Buses back from Hathersage are the 257 at 1406 and 1636 and the 272 at 1415, 1524 and 1616. There are also trains.
Please contact Martin if joining this walk by Friday 11th April for him to make sure enough guides also to meet group at the start.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- LOXLEY VALLEY, LOXLEY CHASE, WADSLEY COMMON, MIDDLEWOOD TERMINUS

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.30 to catch the blue route tram 10.00 to Malin Bridge Terminus where walk starts 10.16.
  • The Route: Loxley Valley, Loxley Chase & Wadsley Common, finishing Middlewood Terminus.
  • Distance: 6 1/2 miles.
  • Terrain: Good footpaths, two moderately steep hills, and a few stiles on the route.
  • The Leaders: Sam Butler (07867 381581 any walk enquiries).
Car drivers can park at Malin Bridge returning from Middlewood back to Malin Bridge.
Please contact Martin by Wednesday 23rd April if joining this walk letting him know where you will be meeting.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- HATHERSAGE ROAD, BLACKA MOOR, SHORTS LANE, DORE VILLAGE

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.20 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Hathersage Road just before Fox House.
    Walk will start 10.25.
  • The Route: Linear walk. After alighting the bus we will walk across and down Blacka Moor, leading to Shorts Lane, then walking through open fields which will lead us into Dore Village, where we can enjoy a nice lunch at the Cafe.
    This is a Tuesday walk we have not done before.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: There are no stiles but one mild ascent on this walk.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 or davidcadet81@gmail.com for any walk enquiries).
As always contact Martin Wing if coming on this walk, also letting him know where you intend to start the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- GARDEN PARTY

For those of you who don't know him, Mike Jackson has been involved with our group since the beginning and for many years regularly led us on some glorious Thursday walks.

Mike has very kindly offered to host a garden party to celebrate our 25th anniversary and his own 90th birthday. It will be an open event generously supported by Abbeydale Rotary Club.

Everyone is welcome, please feel free to invite family and friends.
Location is 9 Newfield Crescent, Dore, Sheffield.

- AGM

Taking place at Mappin Street in the evening.

- COACH RAMBLE TO NEWSTEAD ABBEY

Coach Ramble trip to Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

- GROUP HOLIDAY - RIPON INN

We will stay at the Ripon Inn, Nr Yorkshire.
We have 2 Single rooms left costing £645, plus 3 Twin rooms costing £432.
Each includes B&B plus evening meal (£26 allowance).

Here is a travel article about Ripon which sounds very interesting - take a look to whet your appetite!

Please let Hilary know if you wish to come on this walking holiday or if you need any more information.
A fifty pound deposit is needed to secure your booking.
hilarymyers16@gmail.com or 0114 2306604

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 in 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 SRSB on 0114 2722757 or send an email to activities@srsb.org.uk to book a place or for more information.
Additional details are available from the event page on SRSB's website.

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.