Summer Outings Programme

Sheffield Photographic Society Summer Outings Programme 2008

Another extra outing on 10th June to Froggatt Edge.

To see pictures of previous outings click here.

After the end of the season of talks, competitions and demonstrations we normally have a series of Tuesday evening outings at places in or near to Sheffield. In addition there are usually a number of other visits or events which take place at weekends. Everyone enjoys these extra opportunities for meeting with friends and getting to know each other better and, of course, all the occasions offer photographic opportunities which many would probably not have found if alone. So, this year these are the dates you may like to put in your diaries.

There is no need to book a place for any of these events, just turn up on the day, but if you need more information you can phone the organizer. For all these occasions please make your own arrangements for car sharing - the fewer cars the easier the parking.

If there aren't enough outings listed here, Steve Dorey has produced a list of other events that you can take your camera to this summer; click here to see the list.

Tuesday 20th May: Loxley Valley

Meet: 7pm. From Malin Bridge follow the Loxley road B6077 towards Bradfield. After 1-1/2 miles turn left onto Rowell Lane, signposted Stannington. After 100 yards turn right onto a track signposted Old Wheel Farm. Follow the track as it bends left before the farm, and park at the first open concreted area, with fenced-off warehouses on the left. map
Details: An opportunity to look at derelict industrial buildings, a couple of mill ponds and the river Loxley. Can be muddy. Tripods are useful. No charge.
Walking distance: 1-1/2 miles.
Organizer/leader: Jenny White, phone 0114 266 2121

Sunday 1st June: Ball Street and Green Lane area

Meet: 10am, Corner of Green Lane and Cornish Street. To get there drive down Netherthorpe and Hoyle Street. Go right at the bottom towards Shalesmoor but get immediately into the left-hand lane and take the first left (by Carr Motors) into Dun Street. Go to the end and turn left into Green Lane. Park here and walk a little forward to meet at the corner of Green Lane and Cornish Street. map
Details: A nineteenth century and modern industrial area full of photographic interest. No charge.
Walking distance: Half mile.
Organizer/leader: Paul Cutts, phone 0114 262 0036

Tuesday 3rd June: Baslow Edge NEW

Meet: 7pm at Curbar Gap car park. From Owler Bar drive along the A621 towards Baslow, and after two miles take the right turn towards Curbar. The car park is on the right just as the road reaches the edge. map
Details: A walk southwards along Baslow Edge, with wonderful views over Baslow and the sunset, all being well. Boots or strong shoes recommended.
Walking distance: 2 miles.
Organizer/leader: Frank Milner, phone 0114 263 0078

Sunday 8th June: High Peak Junction (Cromford)

Meet: 11am at the car park. To get there drive down the A6 through Matlock and Matlock Bath, past the old mill to the traffic lights at Cromford. Turn left along a minor road which follows the curve of the river round to the right; the car park is on the right after about a mile. map
Details: High Peak Junction is where the Cromford and High Peak Railway met the Cromford Canal. You can see the old railway and canal buildings on the site, and go in the café. You can walk along the canal southwards (very good for birds and water voles), or northwards back towards Cromford where you can visit the Arkwright Mill, or you can walk up the railway incline if you are feeling fit. The Lea Wood pumping station, which pumped water from the river up into the canal, will be in steam and you can visit that and see it working.
Walking distance: As far as you want to go.
Organizer/leader: Peter Mason, phone 0114 230 6953

Tuesday 10th June: Froggatt Edge NEW

Meet: 7pm at the National Trust car park near the Grouse Inn. From Fox House take the A625 towards Calver; the car park entrance is on the right about two hundred yards past The Grouse Inn. map
Details: A walk in the Froggatt Edge area and a visit to Tegness Pinnacle, a free-standing pinnacle of rock in an abandoned quarry. Boots or strong shoes recommended.
Walking distance: 2 miles.
Organizer/leader: Frank Milner, phone 0114 263 0078

Saturday 14th June: Wortley Top Forge

Meet: 11am Wortley Top Forge. Take the A61 north through Grenoside, fork left onto the A629 at the petrol station. After crossing over the Stocksbridge bypass, take the first left onto Finkle Street Lane, a minor road going downhill. The forge is signposted and there is ample parking. map
Details: This is an industrial heritage site with good photo opportunities. Bring sandwiches but tea and coffee are available. Open 11am to 3pm. Entrance fee is about £3.
Organizer/leader: Gerry Sweetman, phone 0114 230 5268

Tuesday 17th June: Bamford Edge

Meet: 7pm, on the Bamford Moor road next to a stile. To get there drive out over the moors from Ringinglow, fork right after Burbage, right again at the bottom of the hill, along below Stanage Edge and right again to continue below the edge. The road goes sharp left after a car park, then you take one last right turn towards Bamford, up to a summit, down into a dip and up to another summit. You are now there! You will see a stile on the right and a lay by to park in. map
Details: A short climb followed by an easy walk across level moorland to one of the best viewpoints in Derbyshire.
Walking distance: 2 to 3 miles. Boots or walking shoes recommended.
Organizer/leader: Peter Mason, phone 0114 230 6953

Tuesday 24th June: Dore Village

Meet: 7pm, Dore old school, Savage Lane. map
Details: We will walk around the village picking out some places of historic and photographic interest, finishing up in one of the village pubs.
Walking distance: 1 mile.
Organizer/leader: Graham Thorpe and Roger Milligan, phone 0114 262 0601

Tuesday 1st July: Higger Tor and Carl Wark

Meet: 7pm, on the Ringinglow to Hathersage road, map reference 256 822. Drive past Burbage Bridge, straight on at the fork and park near the stile for Higger Tor on the left. If there is no room here, go back and turn sharp left along the road towards Stanage and park on the left; five minutes walk brings you to the starting point. map
Details: Good views from Higger Tor, and maybe visit the prehistoric fortifications at Carl Wark.
Walking distance: 1 mile. Boots or walking shoes recommended.
Organizer/leader: John Doornkamp, phone 0114 235 6439

Saturday 5th July: Birchens and Gardoms Edges

Meet: 11am, Curbar crossroads on the Owler Bar to Baslow road. Park at the roadside on the minor road east of the junction, grid reference 278 740. map
Details: Two lesser-known gritstone edges with plenty of photographic interest. We will stop for refreshments or lunch at the Robin Hood Inn on the Baslow to Chesterfield road.
Walking distance: 3-1/2 miles. Boots or walking shoes recommended.
Organizer/leader: Gerry Sweetman, phone 0114 230 5268

Tuesday 8th July: Derwent Edge

Meet: 7pm, Ladybower Inn car park. If driving out along the A57 the Ladybower Inn is on the right just before you reach Ladybower reservoir and the car park is on the left. map
Details: A walk up onto Derwent Edge for a great view over Ladybower, or an alternative lower level walk for the slightly less intrepid members.
Walking distance: 2 to 3 miles. Boots or walking shoes recommended.
Organizer/leader: Frank Milner, phone 0114 263 0078

Sunday 13th July: Midland Railway Centre, Ripley

Meet: 10:45am in the car park. Just turn up, but it will be helpful to notify Keith if you are going. Take waterproofs in the event of bad weather, plus sensible footwear. 
Location: On B6179 one mile north of Ripley. Key DE5 3QZ into your satnav. map There is a large free car park, plus toilets (short walk), a café and a model railway at the restored station.
Cost: As far as Keith can ascertain there is no charge for entry to the sites. There may be a charge for entry to the museum, and obviously all rides will have a fare.
Details: This is a well-developed and well-organized heritage railway centre, on two nearby sites with a lot to see and photograph. There is an optional steam train ride (booking and fare payable on day), an original station building, a very good undercover museum with locomotives, rolling stock and memorabilia, and derelict coaches and old boilers to photograph if you are into that sort of thing. Plus a model railway and narrow gauge railway. The weekend of our visit is advertised as a Narrow Gauge Gala and Garden Railway and Model Event, with a Road Rally on the Sunday of our visit. 
Members can take a steam train to the main site at Swanwick Junction (first train 11.15, second train 12.30), or join Keith on a ten minute walk on a field path alongside the track (could be muddy!) to Swanwick Junction, taking some photographs on the way. There is road access to Swanwick Junction for members who wish to go there direct. See Keith for details.
See the website on www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk
Organizer/leader: Keith Allchin, phone 0114 236 0267

Tuesday 15th July: Hazelbarrow Farm

Meet: 7pm, Hazelbarrow Farm. From Meadowhead follow Bochum Parkway to the second (Lightwood) roundabout. Go right round and drive back towards Norton. The small road leading to the farm is about half way along on the left. map
Details: The farmer (Peter Haddock) should be on hand to conduct us round farm buildings.
Walking distance: 2 to 3 miles. 
Organizer/leader: Bob Howard, phone 0114 237 7609

Saturday 19th July: Donnington Motor Racing Circuit

Meet: 12 noon, at Donnington Circuit. From the north drive down the M1 and take the A453 at junction 24, signposted East Midlands Airport. Follow the signs to the circuit. map
Cost: £10 to £12
Details: This is a MGB GT V8 race meeting. Eileen's son-in-law John Wilson will be racing and defending his title. There is usually no queue at the entry point. We have access to the paddock and the assembly area, and possibly to the pit area if passes can be obtained.
Organizer/leader: Eileen Cooke, phone 0114 230 8738