Walking groups and routes near Sheffield & Rotherham
Choose walking company and route ideas around Sheffield and Rotherham. Look at distance and terrain alongside a group’s usual pace before deciding which outing suits you.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Derwent Valley and reservoir walk from Fairholmes
Fairholmes, Upper Derwent Valley, Derbyshire (Peak District)
A moderate National Trust loop from Fairholmes by Derwent Dam, passing the site of the drowned Derwent village and climbing onto moorland edge before dropping back to the reservoir.
7.4 km / 4.6 milesAbout 145 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Steep descents
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Derwent Valley and reservoir walk from Fairholmes, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures listed on the NT trail page or PDNPA Derwent Dam page. Seasonal request to avoid heather areas March to 31 July.
Route facts from the National Trust; Fairholmes facilities from the Peak District National Park Authority.
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Froggatt, Curbar and White Edge circular
Curbar Gap, near Curbar and Froggatt, Derbyshire (Peak District eastern moors)
A moderate edge-top circuit from Curbar Gap taking in Curbar and Froggatt Edges and the moorland of White Edge, an area known for its red deer, published by the National Trust.
9.6 km / 6 milesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Rocky sections
- Gates or kissing gates
- Narrow paths
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Pub
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Froggatt, Curbar and White Edge circular, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures found on the National Trust pages or the PDNPA Curbar Gap page checked. Car park charge not verified.
Route facts from the National Trust and Peak District National Park Authority.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Longshaw woodland explorer walk
Longshaw Estate, near Grindleford, Derbyshire (Peak District)
A moderate National Trust loop from Longshaw visitor centre through Padley Gorge woodland and past the Bolehill quarry area, with rocky gritstone paths and a sharp climb.
4.8 km / 3 milesAbout 120 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Rocky sections
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Longshaw woodland explorer walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures shown on the National Trust property page on the check date. Parking charges apply to non-members.
Route facts from National Trust trail and property pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Longshaw: Padley Gorge and Burbage Brook walk
Longshaw Estate, near Hathersage, Derbyshire (Peak District)
A short National Trust circuit from the Longshaw café dropping into the wooded Padley Gorge and returning beside Burbage Brook, on the eastern edge of the Peak District just west of Sheffield.
3.7 km / 2.3 milesAbout 60 minutesCircular route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Steep climbs
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Longshaw: Padley Gorge and Burbage Brook walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures shown on the National Trust property page on the check date. Parking charges apply to non-members.
Route facts from National Trust trail and property pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Wentworth Castle Gardens parkland explorer walk
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
A short waymarked walk through the historic deer parkland at Wentworth Castle Gardens near Barnsley, on grassy paths with steady inclines and views of the estate's monuments.
2.1 km / 1.3 milesLinear route
- Surfaces and obstacles
- Grass or field paths
- Muddy or soft ground
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Accessible parking bays
- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Wentworth Castle Gardens parkland explorer walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
Admission charged for non-members (adult 6.50 GBP listed); open 10:00 to 17:00, last entry 15:45 summer and 14:45 winter. No public footpath access into the estate.
Route facts from National Trust trail and property pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
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Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.