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.

UPCOMING SVIWG EVENTS

IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WALKS MAY BE MUDDY IN PLACES DEPENDING ON THE RECENT WEATHER
Date Description Notify By
WED 12th MAR HATHERSAGE, PADLEY CHAPEL, GREENWOOD FARM, BACK TO HATHERSAGE FRI 7th MAR
THU 20th MAR STARTING FROM FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE DECIDED ON THE DAY) FRI 14th MAR
SUN 30th MAR HUNTERS BAR, ENDCLIFFE PARK, FORGE DAM, BACK TO PARK ENTRANCE WED 26th MAR
TUE 1st APR FIELDS AND COUNTRY TRACKS AROUND BAKEWELL FRI 28th MAR
SAT 31st MAY GARDEN PARTY (CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SVIWG) TBA
WED 25th JUN AGM TBA
WED 9th JUL COACH RAMBLE TO NEWSTED ABBEY TBA
MON 15th SEP
GROUP HOLIDAY - RIPON INN
ASAP

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

- HATHERSAGE, PADLEY CHAPEL, GREENWOOD FARM, BACK TO HATHERSAGE

  • Meet at: Sheffield train station 9.45 to catch the 10.14 train to Hathersage where walk starts 10.40 from the station.
  • The Route: Short ascent through fields to Padley Chapel. The back of the Chapel provides a perfect spot for lunch with stones to sit on. Gradual ascent along good broad path for approx 1.5 miles from Padley Chapel past Greenwood Farm with Scraperlow Farm on the right at the highest point. Approximately 300 yards of road walking at the top of this section. Shorter steeper descent through woodland and field back to Hathersage.
  • Distance: 5 1/2 miles.
  • Terrain: No stiles. Some gates, tree roots, and loose stones to be mindful of. Paths may be muddy alongside the river.
  • The Leaders: Andy Abbey (07587 082473 for any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Friday 7th March to make sure we have enough guides for VI's, particularly at the start to meet at the station.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- STARTING FROM FAIRHOLMES (ROUTE DECIDED ON THE DAY)

  • Meet at: Queen's Head pub Pond Hill 9.15 to travel by mini bus leaving 9.30 to Fairholmes where walk starts 10.00.
  • The Route: To be decided on the day due to weather conditions.
  • Distance: 7 to 8 miles.
  • Terrain: Some hill climbs with rough tracks, some easy paths and moderate walking. It is advised to wear good walking boots on this walk.
  • The Leaders: Peak Park Rangers (07502 547221 for any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin to make sure we have enough guides for this walk by Friday 14th March letting him know where you intend to start the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- HUNTERS BAR, ENDCLIFFE PARK, FORGE DAM, BACK TO PARK ENTRANCE

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 10.20 to catch the 10.43 no 88 bus (CS 123) to Hunters Bar, Neill Road. Walk starts from Hunters Bar entrance 11am.
  • The Route: Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam. Return by similar route, back to Park entrance.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Good flat paths.
  • The Leaders: Les Seaman (07547 115946 for any walk enquiries).
Please remember to contact Martin by Wednesday 26th March if joining this walk letting him know where you will start the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- FIELDS AND COUNTRY TRACKS AROUND BAKEWELL

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.15 to catch the 9.40 no 218 bus to Bakewell, walk starts 10.35.
  • The Route: Circular walk. Walking on good paths, fields, and country tracks around the Bakewell area including a small section of the Monsal.
  • Distance: 5 miles.
  • Terrain: Country tracks and fields with one steep ascent.
  • The Leaders: David Cadet (07554 143262 or davidcadet81@gmail.com for any walk enquiries).
Please contact Martin by Friday 28th March so he knows he has enough guides also to meet VI's at the start of the walk.
07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com

- GARDEN PARTY (CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SVIWG)

Taking place at Mike Jackson's home, Dore, 2 - 5 p.m.

- AGM

Taking place at Mappin Street in the evening.

- COACH RAMBLE TO NEWSTED ABBEY

- GROUP HOLIDAY - RIPON INN

This year we have booked accommodation for 22 people staying at the Ripon Inn in the borough of Harrogate.
Cost for 5 days bed, breakfast, and evening meal (£26 allowance) is including coach transport and driver tips.
£432.50 per person sharing, Twin or Double bed, Single occupancy £645.
Please contact Hilary ASAP as we have to pay a 10 percent deposit of £50 per person to secure your place. 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.