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 via the link here. 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 #021: Double Cemetery Walk (Halloween Special 🎃)
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When: Saturday 31st October 2026, 1030-1230ish
- Start/end point: outside Cloud Coffee Co.
- Distance: 4km
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Terrain: mostly paved, though some sections unpaved - walking boots advisable
No need to reserve your place; just turn up! All soundwalks are free, but donations can be made via the link here.
What better way to commence your Halloween than by going for a soundwalk through not one but two of Sheffield’s cemeteries! I’ll be at Cloud Coffee Co. from 1015 to grab a coffee before we walk down to Walkley Cemetery, and then onto Crookes Cemetery, before finishing back on Crookes.
A medium-length, 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 #022: Cathedrals and Winter Garden
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When: Sunday 8th November 2026, 1330-1500ish
- Start/end point: start at Sheffield Cathedral concourse, finish at Tudor Square.
- Distance: 1km
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Terrain: all paved
No need to reserve your place; just turn up! All soundwalks are free, but donations can be made via the link here.
Sheffield has not one but two beautiful cathedrals with gorgeous architecture and very different-sounding interior spaces. We’ll be starting Sheffield Cathedral (Anglican), spending some time inside the building, before passing through St. Marie’s Cathedral (Catholic), and finally onto the Winter Garden to warm up a little and check out its effect on our ears and bodies.
A short-length, slower-paced walk open to all ages - we will aim to stay quiet throughout. Wear warm layers for inside the buildings, 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 cathedrals.
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SSW #023: Totley Moor circular
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When: Saturday 21st November 2026, 1020-1230ish
- Start/end point: The Fox House bus stop
- Distance: 6-7km
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Terrain: unpaved footpaths - walking boots necessary, 120m total elevation.
No need to reserve your place; just turn up! All soundwalks are free, but donations can be made via the link here.
A lovely circular route starting and finishing at The Fox House, which can be accessed by the 272 bus; the walk is timed to get us back to The Fox House to catch the 1239 bus back into Sheffield. We will pass by the Totley Tunnel air shaft on our way and hopefully hear a train passing through, as well as soaking up the other sounds of the moor.
A longer-length, medium-paced walk for adults - we will aim to stay quiet throughout. Wear weather-appropriate clothing including walking boots, 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 #024: Porter Valley circular via Whiteley Woods
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When: Saturday 5th December 2026, 1400-1600ish
- Start/end point: start at Rustlings Road/Whiteley Woods mini-roundabout, finish at The Wonky Labrador.
- Distance: 6km
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Terrain: mostly paved, though some sections unpaved - walking boots advisable
No need to reserve your place; just turn up! All soundwalks are free, but donations can be made via the link here.
Last soundwalk of 2026! This gentle ramble will take us along the Porter Valley, passing by the Nature Reserve and up to Whiteley Wood centre, before turning around and taking us back along the Porter Brook and up through Nether Green. The walk will finish around 1600 at The Wonky Labrador, where we have the upstairs area inside booked for us from 1600-1800 for a wee festive social to round off the year! Feel free to join just for the walk if that suits you best 🎄
A medium-length, 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.
The Wonky Labrador is child-friendly and serves a wide range of drinks, catering for no/low alcohol, vegan, and gluten-free. The upstairs area is only accessible by stairs. If you’d like to join for a drink after, please drop me an email or a message on the WhatsApp group so I have an idea of numbers ⛄️
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