What is the Sheffield Night Hike...
It is an annual sponsored walk to raise funds for either Christian Aid or the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod), according to the choice you make when you enrol.
Since it began more than 30 years ago it has raised many thousands of pounds to help some of the poorest communities in the world. The Sheffield May Day Trek, and the associated Sheffield Night Hike, together raise about £15,000 each year for Christian Aid and CAFOD. The money raised is used by both charites to provide emergency relief, to support long-term development projects or for campaigning on such issues as trade and debt.
In this time of global recession, the need for these funds is as great as ever and any money we raise will be highly valued.
The Sheffield Night Hike...
The Sheffield Night Hike is a 17 mile dusk-till-dawn sponsored walk from Lodge Moor, Sheffield onto the Derbyshire moors, see the map below. It starts and finishes at St. Luke's Church, Lodge Moor, Sheffield. The walk goes via the Mayfield Valley, Fox House, Longshaw, Grindleford to Hathersage. From there it climbs up to Stanage Edge, passes Redmires Reservoir and back to St. Luke's Lodge Moor.
Unfortunately the start/finish in the top right hand corner is missing because the mapping software used only covered the area within the National Park boundary.
The Hike is fully marshalled, with toilet facilities, first aid, refreshment points and transport back to the start for those who cannot complete the Hike.
There is plenty of parking near to the start.
The organisation of the Hike requires the help of quite a number of volunteers on the day. Whilst we have a good team of regular helpers new volunteers are always welcome. If you would like to help and be involved with the Hike, but think the walk itself might be a step too far, please email info @ sheffieldnighthike.org.uk.