The next Saturday group walk will be on Saturday 21st November, which will be a circular 5-mile walk from the Fox House Inn over Totley Moor, to Wimble Holme, Blacka Hill, and then returning to the Fox House Inn.
Details:
This is a 5 mile circular walk starting from the Fox House Inn near Longshaw.
The route will take us over Totley Moor, then we will cross over the Totley Tunnel (built between 1888 and 1893) and then follow the Sheffield Country Walk down to Wimble Holme. From there we walk towards Blacka Hill which overlooks the famous Blacka Moor Nature Reserve, and then return back to the Fox House Inn car park.
Distance: 5 miles
Start Time: 10:30am
The route is expected to take around 3 1/2 hours. It is a moderate walk, with no steep inclines or descents. There is one stile which is manageable, and an area of thick bracken to go through.
Meeting/Starting point:
Meeting point: Walk leaders will meet you at the bus stop by the Fox House Inn, near Longshaw (Hathersage Rd, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY).
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Access Information:
Outward Bus from Sheffield: Sheffield Interchange, Stand D2, bus no. 272 towards Castleton, getting off at Fox House Inn.
Depart Sheffield Interchange at 09:45. Arrival at Fox House Inn at 10:16.
Parking:
Free car parking at the Fox House Inn (park at your own risk – see * below) or Pay and display car park at Longshaw Estate (S11 7TZ), which is approximately 1 minute away from the Fox House Inn, and which is free for National Trust Members.
* Please note that the Fox House Inn implemented a new parking system in their car park in September 2026: You are now required to register your car when parking in their car park. There are 2 tablets (consoles) for you to use to do this, near the bar, within the building. Parking is free for guests at the Fox House, but if you don’t register your car, you will now be charged a £100 fine for parking there.
Please see the notice which is displayed within the Fox House car park, for full details. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure they register their car and comply with all car parking requirements.
Return:
Return bus to Sheffield: Departs Fox House Inn at 14:03, 15:00 and 16:39, arriving back at Sheffield at 14:35, 15:32 and 17:11.
Equipment:
Please ensure you dress appropriately/take the necessary equipment with you for the group walk:
- wear comfortable walking shoes/boots (do not wear trainers)
- cool/warm clothing depending on the weather
- waterproof coat/jacket
- bring sun cream if necessary
- bring a packed lunch/snacks and water
- Your ICE card
NOTE: You can download and fill in an ICE card if you do not already have one. It is important to bring it with you.
How To Participate:
If you would like to attend the walk, please register on Eventbrite using this link:
Bookings will close at 4pm on Thursday 19th November