Evening walk with the Ramblers, Thursday 6th May
Join the local Ramblers for an evening walk, including the full length of Parkwood Springs, led by an experienced guide.
We will get the 75 bus from Arundel Gate mini-interchange at 6.32pm to the Mangla Restaurant at Spital Hill. If you are joining us there, we will set off from Spital Hill at 6.35pm. We will walk through green space to Parkwood Springs, Wardsend Cemetery and Hillsborough Park, to finish at Hillsborough Interchange. All told the walk is about 4 miles. In places it is fairly steep, so wear strong shoes or boots, and suitable clothing for the weather. You will see some amazing views!
This walk is part of Sheffield Environment Weeks 2010.
Guided walk with the Ramblers – ‘A Burngreave exploration’, Thursday 20th May
On this walk we will explore some of the fine countryside and green space in Burngreave, including Parkwood Springs, Roe Wood and Burngreave Cemetery, and find out a little about the history of the area.
Start: Take the 6.32pm 75 bus from Arundel Gate Mini-Interchange to Spital Hill (Mangla Restaurant), or meet us at Spital Hill at 6.35pm. We will return to Spital Hill for buses back to town. Distance 4 miles. Duration 2.5 hours. Please wear stout shoes, and be prepared for some hills. There will be a short break for a cup of tea, etc, if time permits, so bring a flask etc. No need to book – just turn up. Walk leader Neill Schofield, Friends of Parkwood Springs, and the Ramblers. Contact details neill.schofield@googlemail.com or 0777 156 4883.
This walk is part of the ‘Walk Sheffield’ Festival 2010.