About us
Welcome to West Yorkshire 25s-45s Hiking Group. We are a friendly group of people from across the county and surrounding areas, hosting walks, trips away and social events. The group is accessible to people of all fitness levels. Our walks vary in difficulty ranging from a walk around reservoirs to the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.
We also do weekend & week trips. We are looking at organising trips abroad in the future. These trips can vary from staying in a B&B to wild camping.
Group Rules
- Everyone must have a recent photo of themselves as their profile picture.
- Let the walk/event leader know in advance you can no longer attend. Please have the courtesy to do so in good time.
- Zero tolerance for discrimination of any type.
- No advertising.
- Make everyone feel welcome.
- All members are accountable for their own safety and wellbeing. Ensure you come with the necessary clothing and footwear for the conditions.
Difficulty Scale
We mark our walks with a difficulty scale so you can judge if you are fit enough for the walk. Please bear in mind the difficulty of a walk comes down to a person's own personal fitness and how steady they are on their feet on rough terrain. The conditions can also factor and would not be known until the day, such as boggy terrain. If not sure, check the walks itinerary or ask the walks leader for confirmation.
Easy - Short flat walk or minimal overall ascent. Less than 7.5 miles in length and less than 300 metres of ascent.
Moderate = Moderate distance and/or small to medium amount of ascent. 7.5 miles - 12.5 miles and/or 300 - 599 metres of ascent.
Hard = Long distance hikes and/or a lot of ascent. 12.5 - 20 miles and/or 600 - 999 metres of ascent.
Strenuous = Challenge walk distances and/or proper mountain height amount of ascent. 20+ miles or more and/or 1,000+ metres of ascent.
Technical = Any walk which requires exposed ridge walking (Crib Goch, Striding Edge), scrambling, ice pick, torch or anything extra required.
FAQs
I do not live in West Yorkshire. Can I join the group?
Yes! Anyone is welcome to join the group.
Do I have to leave the group when I reach the age limit?
Of course not! Stay for as long as you feel comfortable.
I have paid for the walk but I now cannot attend, can I get a refund?
No. We have a no refund policy. The money will go towards future group events and charities.
How do I become a leader and host walks?
Send me (Jamie) a message and I will make you an organiser.
Upcoming events
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Linear - Bamford Edge, Robin Hood's Cave & Padley Gorge - 11.5mi/18.5km
Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Rd, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1BB, UK, Hathersage, GBStart Time: 09:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 11.5mi/18.5km
Total ascent: 555m
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated length of time: 5-6hrs
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: Train leaves Leeds at 08:04am with one change at Sheffield, arriving at Hathersage at 09:31am.
Parking: Park here https://maps.app.goo.gl/RWRa5jSs4rjfYHPA8 in Hathersage or park at Grindleford station.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamie-pope-b52348?amount=1.00 please put "Hathersage" as reference.Overview
Meet outside the Hathersage Methodist Church, next to the car park linked above. Short walk for those coming by train. The walk starts by cutting through the woodland/graveyard to Texaco garage, cross over the road and then up The Crofts road then straight on down an alley that comes out at Hood Brook. We then follow this stream upriver until we can cross it.
We then ascend up to Birley Lane, walk down it briefly until we can veer off onto a footpath, steadily ascending up the hill, we cross over the road to walk down a country/farm road then take another footpath further up the hill, through woodland onto the moors and another country road. We walk down this road briefly until we can take a footpath onto the moorland and follow it along the picturesque Bamford Edge for stunning views of Ladybower Reservoir. Will aim for lunch somewhere along here.
We continue along the clifftops until the path starts swings round, we then ascend up higher onto the moors, its then a flat walk along the tops to Standedge and Robin Hood's Cave. Will stop here for a bit also. Once ready to continue we carry along the clifftops until we come out onto a major road called The Dale. We cross over and continue crossing over another road and then come upon a rock formation called Higgor Tor which we'll go to the top of.
It is then a steady descent down to the ancient woodland of Padley Gorge which will hopefully start showing autumn colours by now. This woodland is famous for its ancient trees where the branches form some unique shapes. The walk ends by walking down through the woodland coming out at Grindleford station.
We can take a short walk to The Maynard for food and drink before getting trains back to Hathersage (for those that drove).
Disclaimers
The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence.Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.
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Past events
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