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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please see the notice about guide availability 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 Register
WED 11 MAR Bamford, Shatton Lane, Elmore Farm Brough Lane, Wolf's Pit 6 MAR
THU 19 MAR Walk from Fairholmes (route decided on the day) 13 MAR
SUN 22 MAR Coppice Road, Rivelin Nature trail, Malin Bridge 18 MAR
TUE 31 MAR Longshaw, Robin Hood's Well, White Edge Moor, Grouse Inn 27 MAR

OTHER UPCOMING WALKS

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

SVIWG EVENT DETAILS

- Bamford, Shatton Lane, Elmore Farm Brough Lane, Wolf's Pit

  • Meet at: Sheffield Railway station 10.00 to catch the 10.14 train to Bamford, arriving 10.40. The group leaves the station and will proceed to Shatton Lane over the bridge to meet car drivers at 11am.
  • The Route: Shatton Lane, Elmore Farm Brough Lane, Wolf's Pit, Shatton Lane, back to Bamford.
  • Distance: 6.5 miles.
  • Terrain: Easy road walking, some grassy footpaths, 750 feet of continuous ascent and descent but not steep but good paths to walk on, first and last half mile is on a busy road so care to be taken. This walk is across open fields with exposed areas open to wind and rain. Suitable footwear and waterproofs necessary. There are no obvious places to sit for lunch so bring a mat or stand.
  • The Leaders: Andy Abbey (07587 082473) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Friday 6th March.

Car drivers can usually park over the bridge or Shatton Lane.
Trains return to Sheffield 14.42 or 15.42.

- Walk from Fairholmes (route decided on the day)

  • Meet at: Queens Head pub Pond Hill 9.15 to travel by mini bus leaving 9.30 to Fairholmes.
  • The Route: To be decided on the day due to weather conditions.
  • Distance: ~8 miles.
  • Terrain: Some climbing, rough and good paths, moderate walking.
  • The Leaders: Peak Park Rangers (07502 547221) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Friday 13th March.

Please let Martin know where you intend to meet the group.

- Coppice Road, Rivelin Nature trail, Malin Bridge

  • Meet at: Sheffield Cathedral Church Street 10.30 to catch no 51 10.50 bus to Sandygate Football club walk starts 11.10.
  • The Route: Walking along Coppice Road, Rivelin Nature trail downhill to Malin Bridge to catch the tram back into town.
  • Distance: ~4 miles.
  • Terrain: Downhill along paths and bridleways.
  • The Leaders: Les Seaman (07547 115946) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Wednesday 18th March.

Note that Les will meet the group at Sandygate.

- Longshaw, Robin Hood's Well, White Edge Moor, Grouse Inn

  • Meet at: Sheffield interchange main foyer 9.20 to catch 9.45 no 272 mainline bus to Fox House arrives 10.16.
  • The Route: Longshaw, walking to lodge passing Robin Hood's Well crossing the B654 to White Edge Moor, continuing through wooded area crossing the B654 by the Grouse Inn, returning back to Longshaw.
  • Distance: 4.5 miles.
  • Terrain: On good paths with some easy inclines.
  • The Leaders: Nigel Robb (07538 460680) for any walk enquiries.
  • Registration: Please contact Martin (07747 443812 or mrmartinwing@gmail.com) by Friday 27th March.

Return buses to Sheffield at 14.03, 15.00, 16.39, also stagecoach at 14.23.

Please let Martin know where you will meet the group.

CURRENT WALK NEWS

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Sometimes we have to turn down VI's if there are not enough guides for that particular walk. This is never personal - we are working hard to recruit new guides so our VI's are never turned down for a walk.

Judith has set up a Facebook page for our group to send her any photos, videos, etc, hopefully to recruit new guides. Contact details are judemorton56@gmail.com or mobile 07896 596413.
Also not forgetting our web site managed by James Percival.

Also it is most important to contact Martin by the date specified for that particular walk. This gives Martin time to try to find more guides to come along, sometimes forgetting to put their names down.

Ideally we would like to have 2 guides for each VI but this is not possible so we always have 2 to 3 spare guides to give other guides who find themselves guiding most of the day a rest.

Thank you for your cooperation.

- Gail

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.