Sheffield U3A Walking Groups 

Coordinator

Don Ward

Telephone

(0114) 235 3332

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, 10.30am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£2 per annum

Details

Access Code X

Dippers I is a group that meets every two weeks on Monday mornings, to enjoy walks of between 4 to 6 miles and to have a lunch stop in a pub or tearoom.

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Coordinator

Margot Williams

Telephone

(0114) 268 2476

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, f

Venue

various

Cost

£1.50 per annum

Details

Access Code X

'Dippers Too' is a Walking Group which covers distances of from 7 to 10 miles over differing terrain. We meet fortnightly on Mondays at 10.00a.m. (precisely), and walk mostly throughout Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, although we occasionally go further afield. An essential part of each walk is our pub lunch.

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Coordinator

John Lees

Telephone

(0114) 267 1857

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£2 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We walk 5 to 7 miles with a lunch in a pub at midday with a 10.30am start.  Programme issued 6 monthly, with members encouraged to submit walks.  Transport to starting point necessary. 

Coordinator

Jill Whyms

Telephone

(0114) 235 9893

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday am weekly

Venue

various

Cost

Nil

Details

Access Code X

We are a group of people who walk every Wednesday , starting at 11.0 a.m. for around 5 miles and finishing in a cafe/pub for a late lunch. We always have a drink/quick bite stop about halfway. At the moment there are no vacancies.

Wendy Taylor

Telephoneemail

Email/email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Venue

Cost

Details

Coordinator

Clive Williams

Telephone/email

(0114) 230 8177

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Tuesday, am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

nil

Details

Access Code X

Walking in Sheffield and Derbyshire, parking cars in car parks or streets/lanes from which the group walks approximately 2 - 4 miles on circular routes finishing with a pub lunch at a local pub. Terrain is variable with simple flat level walks interspersed with more challenging ones which involve ascents and decents. Car availability is essential and capacity of the group is limited to the number of walkers a public house can accommodate for lunch.

Coordinator

Norman Benson

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 1080

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Saturday, am + lunch, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

nil

Details

Access Code X

We do walks of 3-5 miles in and around Sheffield and North Derbyshire, finishing with a pre-booked pub lunch. (A car is necessary.  We double up, of course, if possible).  Members are encouraged to devise and lead walks as part of the programme.  If inclement weather cancels the walk, we still meet for the lunch we have booked. At Christmas we have a social get-together in a member's home, to which we all contribute food or drink. We operate throughout the the year.

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Coordinator

Judy Hillman

Telephone

(0114) 266 7574

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Saturday, am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£3 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We have a varied list of routes which are contributed at 6 monthly meetings, these are between 3 to 4 miles ending with a pub lunch.

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Coordinator

Hazel Scholey

Telephone

(0114) 2473673

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

20p and SAE

Details

Access Code X

All walks are planned by a small group of members. Members lead walks with which they are familiar.  Walks are about 3 miles, mostly fairly flat or downhill, and finish at a Pub. We use public transport and book lunches in advance (Notification of absence is preferable.) We do woodland walks, canal paths, trans-Pennine trail paths, walks with few stiles.

Coordinator

Sheila Hewitt

Telephone

(0114) 268 6891

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

10p & SAE

Details

Access Code X

As for Strollers I above.

Coordinator

Pat Clifton

Telephone

(0114) 251 0450

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Wednesday, all day, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We meet fortnightly at a suitable central point near public transport for that day’s walk. We walk approximately 3-4 miles and have a pub lunch. Occasionally, when weather permits, in summer, we take a picnic. All members are encouraged to participate in planning of walks and making transport arrangements.

Coordinator

Barbara Steel

Telephone

(0114) 247 4696

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Saturday, am, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

nil

Details

Access Code X

Walks of 3 to 5 miles. Members take it in turns to organise and lead walks and lunch. We use our own transport and meet at a car park area near the start of the walk. Finish with a pub lunch.

Coordinator

David Hydes

Telephone/email

(0114) 288 7815

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Sunday, day, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£2 per annum

Details

Access Code X

Walking in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, a distance of 7 – 9 miles, fortnightly programme with (usually) recces/informal group walking alternate Sundays. Written programme given to members. Members take it in turn to lead walks but if they do not feel confident, help and guidance can be given.  Also we have started to organise
day trips outside the normal areas.
We charge £2.00 per household; £1.00 + £1.00 donation to Edale Mountain Rescue.

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Coordinator

Pat Crook

Telephone

(0114) 2654731

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alternately Tuesday and Wednesday, all day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£5 per annum per household

Details

Access Code X

A more mature group with comfortable walking, not too strenuous. Good social life, including coach trips with walks and two or three meals annually.

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Coordinator

Anita Wall

Telephone/email

(0114) 233 1024

Email address

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alternately Tuesday and Wednesday, day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£2.50 single, £4 couple per annum

Details

Access Code X

We meet on a friendly basis, on alternate Tues/Weds for exercise, fresh air and social intercourse, enabling us to make new friends and learn about other Groups in SU3A. Walks of 7 to 8 miles are led by group members, in Derbyshire, and around Sheffield. We usually have an annual Summer coastal walk and enjoy social events in Spring, Autumn, and at Christmas . Once a year we have a review meeting.

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Coordinator

Gilbert Smith

Telephone

(0114) 230 5769

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alt Tuesday/ Wednesday, day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£3 per year for postage etc.

Details

Access Code X

Walking of 5 to 7 miles in the Peak District, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.  Walking holidays in Mediterranean area and Britain in spring and autumn. 

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Coordinator

Jan Taylor

Telephone

(0114) 230 2511

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alt Wednesday/ Thursday, day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We are a friendly, well established Group, now walking 9 to 11 miles in the Peak District, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and even Staffordshire. Members are encouraged to take turns in leading our walks and should have their own transport. Car sharing , however, is welcomed. The walks where possible, finish with a cafe stop for those of us who like a cuppa and a little something...

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Coordinator

John Ould

Telephone

(0114) 236 9606

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alt Wednesday/Thursday, day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per annum

Details

Access Code X

Walks are led by members.  We expect each member to lead one walk a year at least. The walk programme is prepared quarterly in advance, and each walk is 5 to 7 miles in length usually in the Peak District. There is a Christmas lunch and AGM plus a social gathering during the summer.

Coordinator

Pete Digby

Telephone

(0114) 236 6821

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alt Wednesday/Thursday, day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per family

Details

Access Code X

An energetic walking group which offers a variety of walks of differing degrees of difficulty in the Peak District. We also offer a week's walking holiday.   Walkers require their own transport

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Coordinator

Tim & Pauline Caley

Telephone

(0114) 230 3212

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, am, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per annum per household

Details

Access Code X

Walks 5-7 miles, mainly in the Peak District, some further afield, sometimes with a pub lunch.  Annual walking holiday, Christmas dinner, some theatre trips.

Coordinator

Eric Bridgeland

Telephone

0114 2508819
07743951528

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, day, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per annum

Details

Access Code X

The group walks 9 – 11 miles every Monday. We walk throughout the Peak District and occasionally further afield. We publish a new programme of walks every quarter. These walks are chosen and led by all members of the Group in turn. We share transport as much as posssible to minimize the number of vehicles used. After a walk, we meet in a convenient pub for a drink and a yarn.

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Coordinator

Mike Gallivan

Telephone

(0114)266 6797

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alt Tuesday/Wednesday, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£1.00 as required

Details

Access Code X

Weekly walks, 10 -14 miles and occasional other activities including 'mid-week week-ends', and a Christmas lunch.

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Coordinator

Pat Clifton

Telephone/email

(0114) 251 0450

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, fortnightly

Venue

various

Cost

£1 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We are a group of 18 members, duration of walks 5 – 7 miles in all districts of Sheffield and surrounding areas. We usually finish our walks having a drink and bite to eat in a local public house.  As a group we are very close and occasionally  take holidays together.

Coordinator

Barbara Cassidy

Telephone

(0114) 262 0699

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thursday, am, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£2.50 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We meet to enjoy a 5 mile walk in the Peak District and places around Sheffield.  Snow, ice and gale force winds on occasions cause us to postpone our walks, but we are happy to walk in the rain, when we make sure that we are all well equipped.  The group is very friendly with members willing to lead their favourite walks. 

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Coordinator

David Lightowler

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 3177

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Friday, --, weekly

Venue

various

Cost

£3 per year

Details

Access Code X

We meet on Friday weekly starting in the morning and take a packed lunch. We use cars to travel to the start of our walks. We walk between 6 - 8 miles and our programme is decided at a group planning meeting each quarter. Members are encouraged to plan and lead walks. We have a social gathering or lunch once a year and we visit places of interest.  We have a "walking weekend" away together each year.

Coordinator

Sheila Harris

Telephone/email

(0114) 236 9653

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Friday, am, weekly

Venue

Millhouses car park cafe

Cost

£1.50 per annum

Details

Access Code X

Group walks of 5 to 7 miles using car sharing to reach the start of walks. 

Coordinator

Mollie Ibbotson

Telephone

01246 412 849

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Alt Wednesday/Thursday, weekly

Venue

Various

Cost

£1.50 per annum

Details

Access Code X

Meeting weekly to alternate with ‘D’ Group.  Walking 8–10 miles at a modest pace.  We feel we fill a distance and pace gap between the fast and slower groups in U3A.  We are a friendly and inclusive group enjoying exercise and our wonderful local countryside.

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Coordinator

Anne Chatterton

Telephone/email

(0114) 246 2106

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Tuesday, am, fortnightly

Venue

S5/S35

Cost

£2 per annum

Details

Access Code X

We explore the countryside to the N/NE/E of Sheffield(though not exclusively). We walk between 5-7 miles. We use public transport where possible, otherwise we car share. Members are encouraged to lead or share leading on walks of their own choosing. We have an annual social review and get together.

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Coordinator

John Woolston 

Telephone

(0114) 235 2181

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Monday, weekly

Venue

Various

Cost

Details

Access Code X

We walk 7-9 miles in both dark and white Peak at not too rapid a pace!
Usually followed by a drink in a convenient cafe or pub.

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Coordinator

Mike Denial

Telephone

(0114) 235 0584

Email

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Friday weekly

Venue

Various

Cost

Nil

Details

Access Code X

We walk 5 to 7 miles, arriving by public transport or car sharing for the start of our walk.

Coordinator

Mary Condon

Telephone

(0114) 288 5238

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Thurs am w

Venue

S36

Cost

Nil

Details

Access Code X

We meet each week at 10 am and walk between 5 to 7 miles, depending on difficulty. We share leading the walks and publish walks about six weeks ahead. We often find a good lunch stop at the end!

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Coordinator

Ken Stringfellow

Telephone/email

(0114) 230 4063

Meeting Day/Time/Frequency

Tuesday, day, weekly

Venue

Meet at Drakehouse

Cost

Nil

Details

Access Code X

We walk 8 miles, but will walk a shorter distance to 'run-in' a new member.