Walking Clubs
Walking is a very popular pastime in Rotherham and there are a number of walking clubs. These organise walks both in the Borough and further afield. You often see them in large gangs stumbling over muddy fields sustained only by the promise of a pint or a large G&T at the end of it.
Dearne Valley Ramblers
Tel. 44 (0)114 2466381 or 01226 361601. Visit their website at www.dearnevalleyramblers.org.uk.
Rockingham Ramblers
Address:- Rockingham Ramblers, 12a Thorpefield Close, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)114 245 4466.
Rotherham Rambling Club
Visit the website www.rotherham-rambling-club.fsnet.co.uk.
Rotherham Metro District Group of the Ramblers' Association
For 2010 contact Rosemary Boyle 44 (0)1709 371266 or Email rosieatryder-boyle.freeserve.co.uk (remember to replace at with @). Access the walks at www.ramblers.org.uk.
Sheffield 20s & 30s Walking Group
They operate throughout South Yorkshire. Regular Saturday and Sunday walks, summer evening walks, weekends away and weekly socials aimed at people 20-40. Visit their website at www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk.
Sheffield 40s Walking Group
They operate throughout South Yorkshire. Regular Saturday and Sunday walks, summer evening walks, weekends away and weekly socials aimed at people 40+. Visit their website at www.s40wg.org.
Steps to Health Walking Clubs
Meet at the Herringthorpe Athletics Stadium Mondays 10 - 11am, Wednesdays 6 - 7pm, Saturdays 10 - 11am. I have not been able to ascertain if this is still active January 2010.
Meet Wednesdays at St John's Hall, Kimberworth 10 - 11.30am. Cost £1. Advertised January 2010.
Strollers & Striders
Walks for Single People Although not strictly in Rotherham the Strollers and Striders Group organise walks and weekends for single people. Email. strollersgroupatyahoo.co.uk (remember to replace at with @). In 2010 I have been unable to contact this group.
Thurcroft Walking Group
Tel. 44 (0)1709 546958 or 44 (0)1709 547609.
U3A Walking Group
Walking Co-ordinator M.C. Birch. Tel. 44 (0)1709 850751.
Updated June 2010
You can see that you are not spoiled for choice if you want to do your walking in company.