The Sheffield Country Walk is a 53-mile trail that showcases the natural beauty and varied landscapes around Sheffield. This long-distance route takes you through woodlands, hills, villages, and historic sites.
The Route
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- Start & Finish Point: Eckington, Sheffield S21 4BH
- Distance: 50 Miles
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The Sheffield Country Walk takes you through a series of varied landscapes, with geological features and local attractions providing points of interest along the way. Here’s a breakdown of the route with attention to key waypoints:
Eckington Park to Coal Aston
Starting in Eckington Park, the walk leads through gentle countryside before reaching Coal Aston.
Stubley to Mickley
The path continues through Stubley, where you’ll pass through farmland and small woods, then on to Mickley. The route here is relatively flat, making for easy walking as you approach the more rugged terrain ahead.
New Totley to Fox House
After Mickley, the walk heads toward New Totley, skirting the edge of the Peak District. The landscape starts to change with more heather-covered moorlands appearing. At Fox House, a popular spot for walkers, you can see the dramatic gritstone outcrops that characterize the area.
National Trust Longshaw to Burbage Rocks
The trail leads through the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate, known for its ancient woodlands and moorlands. Continuing to Burbage Rocks, you’ll encounter impressive gritstone edges.
Stanage Edge to Strines Reservoir
From Burbage Rocks, the walk ascends to Stanage Edge, one of the most iconic gritstone escarpments in the Peak District. The edge provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside before descending towards Strines Reservoir.
Dale Dike Reservoir to Low Bradfield
The route continues past Dale Dike Reservoir, infamous for the 1864 dam failure. Walking through this area gives insight into the local geology that influenced the reservoir’s construction. Low Bradfield, a small village, marks the next waypoint.
High Bradfield to Holdworth
From Low Bradfield, the path ascends to High Bradfield, offering views over the surrounding hills. The medieval church here is a notable landmark. The route then moves through Holdworth, with fields and woodlands defining the scenery.
Worrall to Middlewood
Leaving Holdworth, the walk leads to Worrall and on to Middlewood. This section crosses a mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes, with pockets of woodland and glimpses of Sheffield’s outer suburbs.
Wood Seats to Meadowhall
The trail progresses to Wood Seats, where the landscape becomes more urban as you approach the retail landmark of Meadowhall – a huge shopping centre which often hosts cultural events.
Seventy Acre Hill to Treeton
Beyond Meadowhall, the walk heads towards Seventy Acre Hill, offering views over the city and surrounding countryside. The route then descends to Treeton, a village with coal mining roots, before continuing through more pastoral settings.
Woodhouse Washlands Nature Reserve to Waleswood
The final stretch leads through Woodhouse Washlands Nature Reserve, a wetland area providing habitat for diverse bird species. The walk concludes at Waleswood, where the terrain flattens out, marking the end of the journey.
This route provides a comprehensive journey through the varied terrains around South Yorkshire, from urban fringes to dramatic moorlands.
