Our aim is to preserve and develop the extensive urban and rural footpath network that exists within our area. As the oldest surviving footpath society in the UK we have over 100 years of experience and history to call upon on your behalf.
All of our work is done by volunteers so, whether you are a rambler, a stroller, a fell walker or a dog walker we can help each other. Our work helps you to enjoy your walking and your support will assist our efforts to protect and improve the footpath network for everybody. We are currently the only regional walking based society that covers Derbyshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside that has prescribed organisation status.
Geoff Errington
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Geoff died suddenly on 4th May 2012 in Belper aged 62.
Geoff had been an active volunteer for the Society for a number of years as an Inspector, an Assessor and as our Webmaster. In the later role Geoff made a great contribution with the development and ongoing maintenance of our website. Geoff will be sadly missed by all at Taylor House.
The funeral will be on Thursday 17th May at 10.20 am at the York Crematorium in Bishopthorpe.
The family will have a collection for MIND instead of flowers, anyone wishing to make a contribution please contact Clarke Rogerson either by phone 0161 749 8412 or email clarke.rogerson@gmail.com.
WALK SHEFFIELD - annual week of walks coordinated by Sheffield Walking Forum to take place 12-20 May 2012.
2012 HALF YEAR MEETING will be held at the Britannia Hotel, Dialstone Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 6AG on Saturday 24th November
A NOVEL USE FOR A MAP - Watch footage taken from rescue helicopter of 2 walkers lost on Kinder Scout attracting attention by setting fire to their map.
NEW BRIDLEWAY CONSTRUCTION NEAR SHEFFIELD - a safe off-road route for cyclists,horseriders & pedestrians between the suburb of Halfway in Sheffield with the town of Killamarsh in NE Derbyshire. See News page for latest photographs of major new bridge lift.
BRITISH MOUNTAINEERING COUNCIL - Download February Newsletter including an article on Coastal Access.
TRANSPENNINE TRAIL - Download March Newsletter
ROCKING THE BOAT (Action against off-roading) - Download April Newsletter
Also see Autumn 2011 GLEAM Newsletter (Green Lanes Environmental Action Movement) for update on Cherpit Lane, Derbyshire
The society always welcomes new members. Find out more.
Give us your time and skills. There are opportunities for footpath inspectors, assessing, signpost work, IT and administration. Find out more.
