Looking to have your fill of beaut outdoorsy vistas while getting some steps in? Whether trekking through the woods with a herd of alpacas, admiring moorland across the Peak District, or rambling along canals and rivers is more your thing, take a peek at the best walks in Sheffield and nearby here.
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Best Walks in and near Sheffield
Sheffield Round Walk - Section 1
- Distance: 4 miles
- Starting point: Rustlings Rd, Sheffield S11 7AB
After rambles near the city centre? Let us break down the Sheffield Round Walk map for you. Mowgli awaits near the entrance of Endcliffe Park, where you can fill up on Indian food before tackling the popular first section. This goes past the Shepherd Wheel in Whiteley Woods and Porter Valley's Wire Mill Dam, with the Porter Brook Trail car park as the finishing point. The loop then continues through Limb, Sheaf and Gleadless Valley if you fancy taking on the full 15-mile route.
This Sheffield circular walk is a stand-out favourite.
Sheffield Canal Walk
- Distance: 3 miles
- Starting point: Castlegate, Sheffield
The Sheffield Canal Walk is ideal for getting both your outdoor and industrial history fix. Kick off at the start of Sheffield & Tinsley Canal in Castlegate, before taking the towpath north-east past 19th century warehouses, Grade II listed bridges and aqueducts, and the largest installation of the city's street art trail on your journey to Tinsley Marina.
There's some stunning canalside scenes waiting at this choice of flat walks in Sheffield city centre.
Five Weirs Walk Sheffield
- Distance: 4.5 miles
- Starting point: Lady's Bridge, Sheffield S3 8GJ
Make your way to Lady's Bridge for the start of the lovely Five Weirs Walk - a route that stretches along the River Don, with only occasional diversions from the riverbank, to Meadowhall shopping centre. At this mid-point, you'll find YO! Sushi delving out Japanese treats on a cool conveyor belt and Thaikun serving up an authentic street buffet. After lunch, return on the same path or opt for a canalside stroll to circle back to the city centre.
Waterfront views are plentiful at this pick of easy walks around Sheffield.
Longshaw, Owler Tor And Padley
Gorge
- Distance: 3 miles
- Starting point: National Trust - Longshaw S11 7TZ
The route from Longshaw to Owler Tor and Padley Gorge starts at the National Trust visitor centre, continuing past the estate's pond and Granby Wood. Next, keep the stunning Owler Tor on your left while you circle around to follow the west boundary wall of Lawrence Field in a southerly direction. Cross into the ancient woodland and take the Padley Gorge path back up towards Granby Wood. Once at the café again, you can also tag on a 2-mile ramble through Longshaw meadows and Burbage Brook moorlands - just keep to the pink waymarkers.
Country Sheffield walks around Longshaw Estate aren't to be missed.
Frogatt, Curbar and White Edge Circular Walk (6 Miles)
- Distance: 6 miles
- Starting point: Curbar Gap car park, Clodhall Ln, Hope Valley S32 3YR
In need of short Peak District walks near Sheffield? The Frogatt, Curbar and White Edge circular route has you covered with picturesque moorland across all three sights. Get going at Curbar Gap car park and head east until you hit the well-trodden, northerly path of White Edge. Look out for red deer across Big Moor to the right while you stroll, then turn left at the hole in the wall to make your way to the start of Froggatt and Curbar Edges.
Red deer, rock climbing and views for days are just a few of the highlights here.
Holly Hagg Community Farm Alpaca Trekking
- Distance: various short distances
- Location: Long Lane, off Back Ln, Stephen Hill S10 5PY
For something a little different from your usual ramble, check out Holly Hagg Community Farm Alpaca Trekking. You'll hand-feed a new pal from the herd and then go for an hour walk alongside trained guides. Rivelin Valley Trail also runs along the river and glen nearby for more outdoor action once you're done with your furry friends.
Our list wouldn't be complete without some alpaca walking in Sheffield.
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