Start...
Check in at St. Luke's Church, Lodge Moor, Sheffield from 8:00p.m., to start 8:30 - 9:15 p.m.
The church is at the junction of Blackbrook Road and Blackbrook Drive. Car parking is available near the church. If you do park, please be careful not to obstruct local residents.
Route...
Starts and finishes as St. Luke's Church, Lodge Moor, Sheffield. The route passes through the Mayfield Valley to the Round House at Ringinglow, and over Houndkirk to Fox House. (Checkpoint, refreshment and toilets.)
The route then goes through Longshaw down Padley Gorge to Grindleford. It then follows the River Derwent to Hathersage. (Checkpoint, refreshment and toilets.)
The route then climbs to Stanage Pole, before taking The Long Causeway past Redmires Reservoir to the finish.
View/download the map and directions. (PDF Map and Directions)
Information...
You will be walking to raise funds, by your own choice, either for Christian Aid or for CAFOD.
Registration...
All walkers must be registered. Walkers under 18 must have their parent's or guardian's consent to take part. Anyone under 14 must be in the care of an adult.
Your sponsor sheet...
Please try to get as many sponsors as possible. If you need another sheet call the contact numbers on your existing sponsor sheet. Your sponsors can either sponsor you for an amount per mile walked, or by a lump sum. Before you check-in on the day, add up your sponsorship money as indicated on the sheet. Please remember to bring your sponsor sheet(s) with you for when you check-in on the day.
What to wear...
Comfortable boots or walking shoes, as it can be muddy. Bring waterproofs and warm clothing. Be prepared for the weather, which can change during the walk.
What to bring...
- A good torch with spare batteries (not just glow sticks, see 2008 History)
- This leaflet (or this print out from the website)
- Your sponsor sheet
- Spare clothing
- Food to eat & drink
- Waterproofs
Refreshments...
Cold drinks will be available at the checkpoints, and hot drinks and a bacon sandwich will be available at Hathersage Methodist Church.
Toilets...
At St. Luke's Church, Fox House and Hathersage Methodist Chapel.
First Aid...
Provided on route and at the checkpoints.
Transport...
There will be transport back to the start for those unable to complete the route. Help might also be available for walkers having difficulty getting home.
Organisation...
During the Hike, the organisers are in radio communication, and we hope that you will have an enjoyable and safe walk.
After the Hike...
Collect your sponsor sheet when you check-in at the end. When you have collected your sponsor money, please send a cheque or postal order as instructed on the sponsor form. Please also include your sponsor form to assist in collecting gift aid.
[And please do encourage your sponsors to fill in full details and to tick the GIFT AID box.]
Conditions of entry...
The organisers of the Sheffield Night Hike reserve the right to cancel the walk because of inclement weather or for other reasons.
While they take all reasonable precautions for the safety and welfare of participants, including insurance cover, they accept as walkers only those who agree to come in their private capacity and entirely at their own risk and who comply with the following conditions:
- Obey the marshalls in all matters
- Keep the Highway and Country Codes
- Leave no litter
- Do not collect any money during the Hike
- Keep any dog in their charge under control and on a lead at all times
- Accept lifts only from official transport bearing the special sign displayed at the starting point