Women Only Walks Project

 

The Women Only Walks project has been highly successful for the past twelve years. 

 

The initiative was set up in Rotherham in 1996 and expanded to Sheffield in January 1998 and Doncaster in 1999.

 

We offer a warm welcome and gentle encouragement to those of you who may be thinking of joining in for the first time, and who may be a little bit apprehensive to come along.  A waterproof coat, stout walking shoes or boots, a bag to carry your lunch in and a sense of humour is all that’s needed. All the walks and other events continue to be very popular and new members are welcome to join.  Membership is £2.00 per annum.

 

Our aim is to encourage women who are admittedly apprehensive or even afraid to walk alone to join in, with other like-minded women, at their own pace in a safe, friendly environment.  The walks encourage healthy exercise and companionship, which helps broaden social circles and boost confidence.  These walks and other activities are a great opportunity to see and enjoy the local countryside or simply to get away from the domestic environment.

 

The walks are mainly circular, of varying distance usually between 4 to 10 miles.  Walks are on weekdays, and weekends, mainly Saturday, and occasionally in the evenings during the summer months.

 

Other Women Only Events have included, Bike Rides, Woodland Management, Sponsored Walks, Map and Compass Reading, Away Days, Foreign Holidays, Walking Weekends Away, and Camping.

 

The Women Only Walks leaflet is produced bi-annually and runs January to June, and July to December. The local authorities of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster have a comprehensive Women Only Walks Mailing List and new members are welcome to join.  Membership is £2.00 per annum.

 

To obtain a copy of the leaflet and to join the mailing list, please ring the West Ranger Team on 0114 268 6196 or E-mail on avril.wragg@sheffield.gov.uk

 

You may also download a list of current activities from the bottom of this page.