upcoming soundwalks
General information
Soundwalks are free of charge, but any donations to help with organising walks and the provision of materials are gratefully received and can be made through Eventbrite. You will need comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, and snacks/water, but otherwise you just need your ears and a willingness to listen! Any extra materials are optional or will be provided on the day.~~~
SSW #016: Central Parks Trio (Ponderosa, Crookes Valley, Weston)
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When: Saturday 31st January 2026, 1030-1200ish
- Start/end point: starting at Bakers Yard Bakery, accessible by bus or tram. Finishing at the entrance to Weston Park, accessible by bus with trams a short distance away.
- Distance: 4km
- Terrain: pavements and footpath with some sections of steps
Please click here to reserve your place (free, optional donation)
The Ponderosa, Crookes Valley Park, and Weston Park are situated next to one another, yet each have distinct characters from one another. We will be walking through them to listen the different sounds within and take in in the sounds of the changing location of each park.
I’ll be at Bakers Yard Bakery for a coffee beforehand from 1000, where we will set off from at 1030 on the dot. Come join me if you fancy a natter (and pastry) before we get going!
A short, slower-paced walk open to all ages - we will aim to stay quiet throughout. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring snacks/water, and please also bring something to make listening notes, such as a notebook and pen, or an audio recorder if you have one. I’ll provide printouts for everyone with a map, listening prompts, and some info about the area.
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SSW #017: The Fox House to Hathersage
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When: Sunday 15th February 2026, 1015-1230ish
- Start/end point: starting outside The Fox House, accessible by bus. Finishing near The George in Hathersage - The George is accessible by bus, and Hathersage has a train station a 5-minute walk away. The bus from The George also passes The Fox House, so if you choose to drive to the start point, the bus would return you to your car.
- Distance: 7km
- Terrain: mixed footpaths, 200m ascent.
Please click here to reserve your place (free, optional donation)
This lovely walk will take us over some of the incredible sights on the eastern side of the Peaks without much legwork at all! We’ll start at The Fox House and walk out over the Carl Wark hillfort and Higger Tor, before heading gradually downwards into Hathersage.
A medium-length, medium-paced walk for adults with places to chat in between longer sections of focused listening. Hathersage and The Fox House are both served by the very reliable, hourly 272 bus service, with trains also running hourly as another option for the return journey. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring snacks/water, and please also bring something to make listening notes, such as a notebook and pen, or an audio recorder if you have one. I’ll provide printouts for everyone with a map, listening prompts, and some info about the area.
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SSW #018: Heeley City Farm to Bishops’ House
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When: Saturday 28th February 2026, 1400-1530ish
- Start/end point: just down the road from Heeley City Farm, Richards Road
- Distance: 4km
- Terrain: footpaths and pavements - Bishops’ House itself is not wheelchair accessible as there are steps up to the building and tight stairs inside
Please click here to reserve your place (free, optional donation)
Heeley City Farm is a Sheffield gem, and the walk across from the farm to Meersbrook Park will provide some interesting sounds for sure! As we amble through Meersbrook Park, we’ll stop into the 200-year-old walled garden before passing along to Bishops’ House, a timber-framed Tudor house and museum, to hear the sounds within.
A short, slower-paced walk open to all ages - we will aim to stay quiet(ish) throughout. The farm is particularly great for children! Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring snacks/water, and please also bring something to make listening notes, such as a notebook and pen, or an audio recorder if you have one. I’ll provide printouts for everyone with a map, listening prompts, and some info about the area.
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