Whinfell Quarry is an early 20th century ornamental garden in Whirlow, Sheffield, built in an old quarry, it contains rare trees and a limestone rock garden designed by horticulturist and plant collector Clarence Elliott. Little known, but much-loved, it is the epitome of a hidden gem.Whinfell Quarry is an early 20th century ornamental garden in Whirlow, Sheffield, built in an old quarry, it contains rare trees and a limestone rock garden designed by horticulturist and plant collector Clarence Elliott. Little known, but much-loved, it is the epitome of a hidden gem.
Whinfell Quarry is an early 20th century ornamental garden in Whirlow, Sheffield, built in an old quarry, it contains rare trees and a limestone rock garden designed by horticulturist and plant collector Clarence Elliott. Little known, but much-loved, it is the epitome of a hidden gem.

Beauty spots near me: 13 breathtakingly beautiful hidden Sheffield gems to visit in 2023

As the weather improves, it’s only natural to begin to get out-and-about more to enjoy walks, trips out with your family, or just to soak up the evening sun as the days get longer.
By David Walsh
Published 30th May 2023, 20:24 BST
Updated 30th May 2023, 20:28 BST

The good news is you don’t need to go far to enjoy some hidden and lesser-known gems away from the usual mass destinations. Here are 13 for you to discover.

Fantastic riverside walk from Lady’s Bridge in the city centre to Meadowhall that combines - and contrasts - nature, industry and history. Walk or cycle a track that takes you behind factories and away from roads to create a mostly tranquil but always fascinating amble down the mighty Don. Serious money was spent on signage, railings and information boards. A true jewel in Sheffield’s crown. (Sadly one section was damaged in storms in 2019 and remains closed.)

5. Five Weirs Walk

Fantastic riverside walk from Lady’s Bridge in the city centre to Meadowhall that combines - and contrasts - nature, industry and history. Walk or cycle a track that takes you behind factories and away from roads to create a mostly tranquil but always fascinating amble down the mighty Don. Serious money was spent on signage, railings and information boards. A true jewel in Sheffield’s crown. (Sadly one section was damaged in storms in 2019 and remains closed.) Photo: David Walsh

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Sheffield’s most Instagrammable view. This tiered area just below South Street near Park Hill flats has breathtakingly close views of the city centre and catches the setting sun. Worth combining with a stroll to Clay Wood Bank and the Cholera Monument.

6. Amphitheatre

Sheffield’s most Instagrammable view. This tiered area just below South Street near Park Hill flats has breathtakingly close views of the city centre and catches the setting sun. Worth combining with a stroll to Clay Wood Bank and the Cholera Monument. Photo: .

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Waverley, near Treeton, is famous for hundreds of new homes on the old Orgreave Coking Works site. But there are still acres of reclaimed open space including Waverley Lakes and Park. One for the connoisseur.

7. Lake Waverley

Waverley, near Treeton, is famous for hundreds of new homes on the old Orgreave Coking Works site. But there are still acres of reclaimed open space including Waverley Lakes and Park. One for the connoisseur. Photo: .

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The Ordnance Survey calls the Limb Valley a hidden woodland walk that offers a leisurely yet explorative route through woodlands rich in old growth. Starting from Ecclesall Road South near Whirlow Brook Park, it stretches all the way to Sheephill Road, Ringinglow, which leads out to the Peak.

8. Limb Valley

The Ordnance Survey calls the Limb Valley a hidden woodland walk that offers a leisurely yet explorative route through woodlands rich in old growth. Starting from Ecclesall Road South near Whirlow Brook Park, it stretches all the way to Sheephill Road, Ringinglow, which leads out to the Peak. Photo: .

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