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
TUE 2nd APR FOOD AT THE BARN FOLLOWED BY CIRCULAR WALK IN DRONFIELD FRI 29th MAR
WED 10th APR KIVETON BRIDGE, HAWKS WOOD, THORPE SALVIN, KIVETON NATURE PARK FRI 5th APR
THU 25th APR FERNDALE ROAD, MOSS VALLEY (FORD, BIRLEYHAY AND TROWAY) FRI 19th APR
SUN 28th APR MEADOWHEAD, PARKBANK WOODS, ECCLESALL WOODS, MILLHOUSES WED 24th APR
TUE 30th APR BLACKA MOOR TO SHORTS LANE, THEN INTO DORE VILLAGE CAFE FOR LUNCH FRI 26th APR
WED 12th JUN COACH RAMBLE TO FLAMBOROUGH N/A
MON 9th SEP N/A

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

- FOOD AT THE BARN FOLLOWED BY CIRCULAR WALK IN DRONFIELD

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 10am to catch the 10.24 no 43 bus from Flat Street to The Barn at Dronfield where we have booked a private room to have bacon sandwiches, scones / cakes, time 11am.
  • The Route: Circular walk. After our treats, we shall have a steady walk around the paths at Dronfield.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Easy walking around fields though they may be muddy. Good tracks and a couple of stiles.
  • The Leaders: David (07554 143262) and Paul (07468 776290 any walk enquiries).

- KIVETON BRIDGE, HAWKS WOOD, THORPE SALVIN, KIVETON NATURE PARK

  • Meet at: Sheffield Railway station 9.15 to catch the 9.37 train to Kiveton Bridge (not Kiveton Park).
    Train arrives 9.55 for walk to start 10.15.
  • The Route: Chesterfield Canal, through Hawks wood to Thorpe Salvin, Harthill, Kiveton nature Park finishing back at Kiveton Bridge station.
  • Distance: Approx 7 miles.
  • Terrain: Woods, fields, and canal towpath, a couple of steep ascents, some stiles.
  • The Leaders: Joe Fagan who will meet group at Kiveton Bridge (07791 634319 any walk enquiries).

- FERNDALE ROAD, MOSS VALLEY (FORD, BIRLEYHAY AND TROWAY)

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.45 to catch the 10.08 no 44 Chesterfield bus (opposite British Heart Foundation stand AG12) to Coal Aston at the bus stop at the junction of Ferndale Road with the B6056 Eckington Road, where the walk will start at 10.43. Return buses from there are at 1455 and 1603. There is parking nearby for car drivers.
  • The Route: Lanes and paths in the Moss Valley passing through Ford, Birleyhay and Troway.
  • Distance: 7 miles.
  • Terrain: Stiles, some climbs and maybe muddy paths at this time of year. Should be Bluebells.
  • The Leaders: Mike Wilson (07538 001933 any walk enquiries).

- MEADOWHEAD, PARKBANK WOODS, ECCLESALL WOODS, MILLHOUSES

  • Meet at: Poundland High Street 9.45 to catch the 10.10 no 76 bus to Meadowhead where walk starts 10.32.
  • The Route: Linear walk. Chancet Woods and Parkbank Woods to Beauchief Abbey, then Ecclesall Woods and finish at Millhouses.
  • Distance: 5 - 6 miles.
  • Terrain: Woodland paths, tree roots, otherwise good paths.
  • The Leaders: Judy Gathercole (07557 272559 any walk enquiries).

- BLACKA MOOR TO SHORTS LANE, THEN INTO DORE VILLAGE CAFE FOR LUNCH

  • Meet at: Sheffield Interchange (main foyer) 9.20 to catch the 9.46 no 272 bus to Hathersage Road just before Fox House walk starts 10.20.
  • The Route: Linear walk. Blacka Moor to Shorts Lane, then into Dore Village to the Cafe for Lunch.
  • Distance: 4 miles.
  • Terrain: Mostly on good tracks, a little uneven on the moor and a short mild ascent with one stile. This is the walk we cancelled last October due to heavy rainfall.
  • The Leaders: David (07554 143262) and Paul (07468 776290) any walk enquiries.

- COACH RAMBLE TO FLAMBOROUGH

  • Meet at: Penny Black PH Pond Hill 9.15 coach leaving 9.30. Time departing Bridlington 6pm.
  • The Route: Parking at Flamborough Head Lighthouse taking the coastal path to Bridlington. After two and a half miles you go down 70 steps with handrails towards the Flamborough lifeboat station (south landing) where we could stop for a coffee. Another mile you come across a 2nd world war bunker with nice views towards Danes dyke. Sewerby cricket ground and Sewerby hall, Limekiln Lane coach park.
  • Distance: 5 to 6 miles.
  • Terrain: Coastal paths with some steps, and woodland areas.
  • The Leaders: Matt Gulty (07738 005412) any walk enquiries.

GROUP HOLIDAY - - AMBLE INN

Staying at the Amble Inn, Amble.
Prices quoted include bed, breakfast, and an allowance of £26 for the evening meal.
A single occupancy room will be £715 for 5 nights. A double occupancy room will be £470 for 5 nights.
The costs cover tips for the coach driver and coach parking. All transport costs will be covered by the walking group.

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.

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.

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.