Walking Club
Welcome to the Walking Club page.
We'll be continually looking at a variety of walking opportunities with the added benefits of discounting entry to each one where a fee is involved.
Keep visiting the page for more details and if you have any ideas/suggestions for our members please get in touch at - HASSRA.YORKSHIREANDHUMBERSIDE@DWP.GOV.UK.
Please also visit some of the following linked external sites for some inspiration
Walking in England - Yorkshire Walks
Next events for your diaries -
Higger Tor/Longshaw - Sunday 24th March
Higger Tor/Longshaw - Sunday 24th March
The Walk: This short half day Peak District walk is a route full of contrasts. In the early stages the walk crosses some wild moorland and includes the well known rocky viewpoint of Higger Tor. From here the views across the valley to the gritstone Burbage Edge are excellent. The return route follows the infant Burbage Brook which includes a delightful section towards the end of the walk. Finally you have a chance to explore some of the grounds of the National Trust's Longshaw Estate.
Meeting Time and Place: 10:00 for a 10.15 at the main National Trust car park for the Longshaw Estate - Directions
Refreshments: The walk should take about 3 hrs 30 minutes at a nice steady pace and finish around 1:30, you are welcome to bring snacks for the walk. Please bring plenty of drinks (hot or cold)
Clothing: The terrain may be muddy and uneven in parts so appropriate footwear will be needed. Given the unpredictable weather, please bring/wear suitable clothing/layers.
Booking: To book a place on the walk (and bring family and friends too) complete the following booking form with all the details of your party - Higger Tor/Longshaw Walk (hassra.org.uk)
Subs: HASSRA Y&H members (Train, Parking & Fuel) can be claimed back via the usual expenses route, receipts must be submitted with claims.
Ladybower to Derwent Edge via Lost Lad and Back Tor Circular Walk - Saturday 6th April 2024
The Walk: Distance 10 miles (approx. 5 hours dependant on speed of the group)
Meeting time and Place 10:15 outside Heatherdene carpark A6013, S33 0BY. If travelling by car you may wish to get to the car park slightly earlier as the car park does fill up early.
We begin our walk at the entrance to Ladybower, just off Snake Road/ Ashopton Viaduct . We then walk along the footbath towards the lost village of Derwent (2 miles). We then begin a short steep climb towards the open moorland, under the stunning Derwent Edge. On Derwent Edge we will have fabulous views (weather permitting) over Ladybower, towards Winhill and the Edale skyline. Don’t forget your camera.
We will then walk a defined path along Derwent Edge from Hill End passing Lost Lad, Back Tor trig point, and various amazing rock formations named after their shape, including the Salt Cellar and the Cakes of Bread. What goes up must come down, so after a short but steep rocky descent we will head towards Ladybower Inn where our walk will finish. It is a 5-minute walk from the Ladybower Inn back to Heatherdene carpark.
There is a bus available to Heatherdene, so the walk is accessible by public transport (Bus 257 from Sheffield bus station – D3)
Parking at Heatherdene costs £6 (cash and card payments accepted). Some on road parking may be available although parking spaces do get taken very early.
Lunch: Walkers should bring a packed lunch and drinks.
Clothing: Walkers should wear clothing suitable for walking over varied terrain/open countryside. It may still be muddy in parts depending on whether we get a dry March/early April. Waterproof clothing will be needed in the event of inclement weather.
The terrain may be muddy and uneven in parts though due to the time of the year, so appropriate footwear will be needed.
Booking: To book a place on the walk (and bring family and friends too) complete the following booking form with all the details of your party https://www.hassra.org.uk/hassra-y-and-h-walking-club-ladybower-to-derwent-edge-circular-walk
Subs: HASSRA Y&H members (Train/Bus, Parking & Fuel) can be claimed back via the usual expenses route, receipts must be submitted with claims.
Questions: Please email sarah.butler@dwp.gov.uk