Ticks

It’s time to raise awareness of ticks, they’ve become much more common in UK in recent years, partly down to milder winters and the increase in deer population. Ticks become a lot more active active at typical daytime temperatures about 15°C and above,...

Road closure Jan 2026

There’s a road closure that may affect your plans as one of the main routes from Sheffield into The Peak district: A6187, Fox House to Hathersage Booths 9-12 Jan ...

Christmas lunch 2025

Christmas lunch will be on 19 December at The Wheatsheaf, in Baslow. The Festive Menu is available on their website. More details to follow. Barry will be asking for your culinary choices in due course – not...

Rosemary Moseley

Rosemary died on Sunday 28 July 2024 after many years of deteriorating health, she will be remembered from past walks and our occasional social events. Peter and Rosemary had recently moved to...

Peter McBeath

After several years of declining health, Peter (shown lower left with his wife Jill) died on Sunday 7 July 2024. He was a friend and colleague of those of us who worked in Griffin House, HSBC and all-round good-guy. Ill health meant he had to retire from walking...

Peter Moseley – moving away

Peter writes: Having done my last regular walk with the Group I should like to thank you all for the comradeship you showed to me when I had my first knee done and again when Rosemary was diagnosed with Alzheimers and those of you have helped me over stiles and when I...