Leisurely

27 of us left Chaff Lane Whiston, up and along Doles Lane, past Royds Moor farm buildings, on to Pinch Mill fishing ponds and stables. Onto Quarry Field Lane, and into Wickersley Gorge through fields towards Sitwell Golf Club, skirting Shrogs Wood through a field into Whiston and Chaff Lane. A well earned drink was partaken at The Sitwell Arms, Many thanks Andrew for brilliantly backmarking.

19 of us and 2 dogs set off on Thursday for the Morehall reservoir walk. Weather was hot but temp not as high as previous days and most of the walk in trees which made it pleasant, we had a few short stops for drinks and a longer stop by the ‘sea shore’ for coffee stop. We went to the Blue Ball pub nearby for drinks. A few people said they were pleased the walk pace wasn’t too fast with the warm weather

Our group of 23 and 3 dogs set off from the park, crossing the road into Warren Vale woods, over the Roman bank and Colliers brook. After passing through a couple of fields we reached Wath golf course, which we quickly and safely crossed. Then onto Wath woods, pity that the bluebells we saw on our recce are now fading. Reaching pottery ponds and the old kiln (where the famous Rockingham pottery was once produced) we took a short break. Now, the tricky bit, a couple of carefully managed busy road crossings and into Creighton Woods.

19 of us set off from Anston Council Car Park with prospects of high winds and rain.

Twenty-four of us turned up today for my first ever walk as the lead.  It was a misty start but we had no rain, and the sun broke out on the second half of the walk. Today was going to be a shortish walk, but that changed when, not once but twice, I got that carried away chatting that I missed the turn we were supposed to take. Two bits of backtracking was the result to get back on the route. Thankfully everyone saw the funny side. Special mention to Lisa for backmarking.  Refreshments were taken at the Robin Hood, where we were able to sit outside in the sunshine.

20 of us set out from the Parish Oven pub in Thorpe Salvin having braved multiple roadworks and diversions to get there. It was wet as we walked along the Cuckoo Way beside the Chesterfield Canal. Many puddles and some mud. The level of murky water in the canal was pretty high and a torrent of water gushed down one of the by-weirs. The coffee stop was by a stream in Shireoaks. We then walked across a couple of fields and some road to walk (via a public pathway) through a farm with a view of the Sheffield Flying Club.

25 of well wrapped up and booted walkers tramped from Anston, along to the Chesterfield Canal to Lindrick and then back to Anston. We saw several things of interest en route. Luck was with us, as the day was far better than expected and the paths were not too muddy. Enjoyed after walks drinks at the Little Mester in N. Anston where it was welcoming and warm. I have left them a good review. What next!! Away home, clean ourselves up and our boots, all ready for the next walk. Many thanks to you all especially our sweeper  ups, Hazel and Steve ,for doing an excellent job .

Despite a grim weather forecast, 24 ramblers and 2 dogs set out initially on the level Clowne Greenway, a former railway line. The route then descended into the hamlet of Stanfree before a steady climb to the elevenses break near the model airfield. By then the inevitable rain was steady but not too heavy. The remainder of the walk was mainly downhill back to the cars. Refreshments were taken at the quirky Old School Tap House.

29 of us met in the New York Stadium car park on a much milder day than anticipated for our walk into the Sheffield canal basin. We were soon joined by a further 2 walkers and a dog (is a walk ever complete without a dog) as we proceeded through Ickles lock, enjoying the wildlife including a wary heron that kept a keen eye on us, before all pausing for our coffee break at Tinsley lock to admire the new art installation of a looping canal boat. This rather strange but beautiful work by artist Alex Chinneck was commissioned by Sheffield City Council on behalf of the Tinsley Art Project.