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The Sheffield May Day Trek is an annual sponsored walk to raise money for Christian Aid and CAFOD.The walks are on the edge of the Peak District in the Bolsterstone area.
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What is the Sheffield May Day Trek...
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 register.
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 support long term development projects. In the last few years these have focussed on 'water' programmes. This is particularly relevent as we walk around the reservoirs supplying Sheffield's water.
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 May Day Trek...
The Sheffield May Day Trek offers a choice of 3 routes through the spectacular countryside on the edge of the Peak District in the Bolsterstone area. (North of Sheffield, near Stocksbridge.)
The 2012 Trek will again be based at Bolsterstone, and will use the same routes as 2011.
The walks start and finish at Bolsterstone Village Hall, see the map below and the PDF Summary. They offer a choice of 5, 10 and 15 mile circular walks around the Broomhead and More Hall Reservoirs on the moors south of Bolsterstone.
The 5-mile walk is suitable for families with young children, goes gently up Whitwell moor, then down to Underbank Reservoir, and then back to Bolsterstone. (PDF Map and Description)
The 10-mile walk extends the 5-mile walk to include Broomhead Reservoir. (PDF Map and Description)
The 15-mile walk extends the 10-mile walk to include Spout House Hill and Wharncliffe Side overlooking More Hall Reservoir. (PDF Map and Description)
The Trek is fully marshalled, with toilet facilities, first aid and refreshment points.
The organisation of the trek 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 Trek, but think the hike itself might be a step too far, please email info@sheffieldmaydaytrek.org.uk.