Sorry for the re-post but we have added an additional walk (12th May) in aid of Walking Month, highlighting some of best of the Green space in the City right on our doorstep.
Kelham Island & River Island Walk Friday 28th February – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
This walk starts outside Vestry Hall (S3 9DD) and heads for Kelham Island, with its museum and its very own microbrewery. The walks then pass one of Sheffield’s iconic steel works before re-joining the Upper Don Walk to return to Spital Hill via Exchange Brewery.
The Old Buildings of Burngreave Part I Wednesday 5th March – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Burngreave has got a lot going for it both historically and architecturally, the walk starts outside the re-vamped Abbyfield house (S4 7AT). Come along and have a wander round with Ron Clayton and learn about some of Burngreaves older relics, from its Tudor Chip shops, Mid Victorian Villa’s and Boarding Schools.
A Walk with a View Friday 28th March – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
This circular walk starts outside Vestry Hall (S3 9DD) visiting Burngreave Cemetery, Abbeyfield Park, Denholme Greenspace and Pye Bank for one of the best viewpoints in the city.
The Old Buildings of Burngreave Part II Wednesday 9th April – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Concluding our tour of Burngreaves many great historical buildings, the walk starts outside the re-vamped Abbyfield House (S4 7AT). Come along and have a wander round with Ron Clayton and find out about Burngreaves historic old buildings including Vestry Offices, Churches and Toll Bar Cottages.
The Views from Wincobank Hill Thursday 24th April – 1:00pm –4:00pm
This linear walk is from Firth Park to Burngreave, climbing to the summit of Wincobank Hill for the fantastic views of the entire city, so brink along a camera. It is a varied route which includes a number of different parks and Burngreave Cemetery. If you are joining us from Spital Hill take the number 75 or 76 bus and get off at Firth Park (S5 6QQ).
Life and Death in Burngreave Tuesday 6th May – 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Murder Most Foul- from death in the dark and satanic mills to Zeppelin raids and Gang Wars. Ron Clayton takes you back in time to pre Doctor Finlay days of Ricketts, Diptheria and TB, as well as the chilly days of outside privies In Burngreave Cemetery. The walk starts outside Abbyfield House (S4 7AT).
Urban Greens Monday 12th May – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Come along and Explore Sheffield’s largest green space. As part of Walk Month join Friends of Parkwood Springs and Walk Boost who will be leading a walk of Parkwood Springs, the ancient Roe Woods and Crabtree Ponds Nature Reserve. Meet outside Pitsmoor Post Office S3 9AU Bus services 29, 47, 48, 75, 76, 83, 87, 88, 265.
Parks and Woods of Pitsmoor Thursday 30th May – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
This walk starts outside Vestry Hall (S3 9DD) and sets off for Ellsemere Park, this is the first of 4 local parks we will be visiting, as well as a local nature reserve and ancient woodland. Come along and see all the great green space Burngreave has got to offer.
Regards
Todd Micklethwaite
Community Activity Delivery Officer
Activity Sheffield
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