Just turn up and ask walkers at the bus stop if they are walking with Good Companions – there may be other clubs using the same bus.
No need to book. Unless stated otherwise, bus departure times are from Sheffield Interchange, the main bus station in central Sheffield.
For information email goodcompanionsrambling@gmail.com or phone 07719 925 654
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2020 Walks
As a result of timetable changes, many of the bus/tram/train departure times have changed from those shown in the printed programme.
NOTE: From Rambles Secretary’s 16th November 2019 email-
“News on Derbyshire Wayfarer – I am told they can no longer be purchased from the driver on buses going into Derbyshire.
The only place they can be purchased in Sheffield is the railway station.
Advance payment scratch cards have to be purchased at information
centres in Derbyshire, Bakewell, Castleton, Chesterfield etc.”
Updated 2020 Walks Programme
SUNDAY 19th January
This walk was added to the programme after the 2020 walks booklet was printed.
10:37 No. X5 bus to Dinnington Interchange, Slade Hooton, Colonel’s Holt, Roche Abbey, Laughton, Dinnington. 8 miles.
[Bus time checked 17/12/2019 by MFM]
Note: Leader will meet the bus at Dinnington. Cars can be parked on High St. in front of the station.
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SUNDAY 26th January
Note- a new edition of the 271/272 bus timetable was issued with effect from today, but does not alter the departure time for this walk.
Annual Meal
09:20 No.272 bus to Bradwell, Green Dale, Little Hucklow, Great Hucklow, Abney Moor, Brough Lane, Bothams Farm, Bradwell. 7 miles.
Followed by a meal at The Shoulder of Mutton 15:30.
[Bus time checked 06/01/2020 by MFM]
Booking and meal details later.
SUNDAY 2nd February
New Walk to fill gap in programme:
09.54 – no 81 bus from Angel Street, to Stannington Nethergate.
Rivelin Rough, Rivelin Dams, Headstone, Redmires Reservoirs, Conduit.
Finish Lodge Moor at 51 bus terminus. 8.5 miles.
[Bus time checked 2/01/2020 by MFM]
SUNDAY 9th February
09:44 or 09:45 No.120 bus from High St (HS3) to Fulwood, Porter Valley, Brown Edge, Burbage Edge, Longshaw, Totley Moor, Lenny Hill, Totley. 9 ½ miles.
[Bus time QUERY 17/12/2019 by MFM]
Note: Leader will meet the bus.
SUNDAY 16th February
09:52 No.1 bus from Arundel Gate to Ecclesfield (Aldi), Burncross, Grenoside, Ecclesfield. 9 miles.
[Bus time checked 17/12/2019 by MFM]
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SUNDAY 23rd February
Note- a new edition of the 271/272 bus timetable was issued with effect from 26th January 2020, but does not alter the departure time for this walk.
09:20 No.272 bus to Fox House, Padley Gorge, Fox House. 9 miles. [Bus time checked 06/01/2020 by MFM]
Note: Leaders will meet the bus.
SUNDAY 1st March
09:36 Blue tram from Cathedral to Hillsborough (09:48) then 10:00 No.57 bus from Hillsborough Interchange H6 to Worrall (Kirk Edge Rd), Low Ash, Holdworth, Cliffe House Farm, Damflask Res, Stacey Bank, Rowel Bridge, Malin Bridge. 8 ½ miles.
[Tram and bus time checked 17/12/2019 by MFM]
Note: Leader will join en-route.
SUNDAY 8th March
09:38 Train to Denby Dale, Upper Cumberworth, Shepley, Lower Cumberworth, Denby Dale. 7 miles.
[Train time checked 17/12/2019 by MFM]
SUNDAY 15th March
09:37 No.51 bus to Lodge Moor, Redmires, Stanage Edge, Burbage Bridge, Fox House. 9 miles.
[Bus time checked 17/12/2019 by MFM]
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SUNDAY 22nd March
Car Ramble from Middleton-by-Youlgreave.
Meet:- 10:00hrs in the village square – Grid Ref: SK 195631.
Route:- Long Dale, Grafton Dale, Elton, Robin Hood’s Stride, Middleton. 9 miles.
Note: Please contact leaders 3 days beforehand to offer or request a lift 0114 232 3494.
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SUNDAY 29th March
09:24 or 09:27 No.82 bus from Leopold St to Hunters Bar, Porter Valley, Limb Valley, Ecclesall Woods, Graves Park, Meersbrook. 12 miles.
[Bus time QUERY 17/12/2019 by MFM]
SUNDAY 5th April
Meet at the bottom of Snig Hill 10:00 hrs. Kelham Island, Parkwood Springs, Wardsend Cemetry, WadsleyBridge, Beeley Wood, Oughtibridge, 9 miles.
