Meet: Friday afternoons in the Salvation Army Community Centre, Tannery Street, oposite the old Woodhouse library building in time to start walking at 1.30. 

Day:   Fridays 

Time: 1.20 in time to start walking at 1.30pm

Meet: in the Salvation Army Community Centre, Tannery Street, Woodhouse  S13 7JW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       

The Woodhouse walkers have been strutting their stuff since 2002. They are a small group who welcome new members and visitors from other walks. Walks are 3/4hr to 1hr in length, walkers choosing which group that they are comfortable to walk with. One group usually walks down into the Shirebrook valley and back and another group walks more locally and stays on the (relative) flat.

The Shirebrook valley lies between Woodhouse and Hackenthorpe and is almost hidden from the road network. The many paths in the valley provide a wide variety of walks.  The old tip has been landscaped in the past few years giving even more variety to the walks. In the springtime walkers often walk into the Shirecliffe valley to enjoy the bluebells. and wild garlic that grow in profusion there. The valley is a good source of wild fruits which vary from season to season and walkers have been known to incorporate a stop to pick blackberries whilst out on their walk.

All walks end back at the Salvation Army Community Centre where everyone enjoys a drink, a biscuit and plenty of chat.

Over the years this walk has helped two of their walkers celebrate their 100th Birthdays. Tom turned 100 in 2010 and Rose reached this impressive milestone in December 2015.

Buses:    Various. Visit the Travel S Yorkshire website and use the Journey Planner and Timetable Finder Apps for up-to-date details. Alternatively, phone the Traveline on 08009520002

Parking: The library end of Skelton Lane is the nearest for parking but note the one way system now operating.

Toilets:   There are toilet facilities in the Community Centre