Walks For All: Sheffield

Walks For All: Sheffield

What information is available?

Sheffield City Council Public Rights of Way Group publish a booklet Easy Going Trails – a list of 20 short walks in and around Sheffield with detailed information about routes, gradients, surfaces, and toilet and parking facilities. The book states that some of these routes are possible for families with young children, people with limited mobility and people using wheelchairs with assistance.

Sheffield City Council Parks and Countryside Ranger Service has an extensive Ranger Events programme to encourage people of all ages and abilities to join in a variety of outdoor activities throughout the seasons. As part of their commitment to the principle of ‘Countryside for All’, information is included in the programme to show which events are suitable for families, people using wheelchairs, and where there are accessible toilets and parking. Events are free.

Sheffield City Council Parks and Countryside Health Project Team also produce a number of Step Out leaflets – a series of urban walks based in the Sheffield area promoting walking as a means of improving health. Detailed information is given about gradient, steps, stiles and access, although no specific details are given about suitability for people using wheelchairs or buggies. Further information is available from the Health Project Team.

Where can I find the information on the council web site?

• Introductory information for the Easy Going Trails booklet - the booklet itself is for sale only and not downloadable
• The Parks & Green Space Maps & Links page allows you to download some of the Parks and Countryside Health Project Team's Step Out leaflets within a larger general list of other walking leaflets. (These more general Walks Leaflets are produced by different organisations and are in limited supply or are not available in printed form. See the contact details on the leaflets or call them on 0114 205 3073 for further help. They are unable to guarantee the accuracy of the leaflet information. Information about the suitability of these walks for people with limited mobility, those using wheelchairs or buggies may vary or not be included)

Where can I obtain a printed leaflet?

• Easy Going Trails booklet costs £3 and can be requested from the Sheffield City Council Public Rights of Way Group, tel: 0114 273 4448
• Ranger Events Programme can be downloaded from the web site or for more details tel: Parks and Countryside Ranger Service 0114 250 0500
• Step Out Leaflets can be requested from Parks and Countryside Health Project Team, tel: 0114 203 9337