If you’ve overeaten this Christmas, don’t despair - Sheffield boasts hundreds of magical walking trails where you can have fun exploring while burning off those extra calories.
Festive walks are a great way to get the family together while breathing in some fresh air and taking in beautiful frosty scenery. With Sheffield being one of the greenest cities, the abundance of places available to visit makes where to go a hard choice to make.
To help you get out this Christmas season with less hassle, we have created a list with nine suggestions of beautiful walking routes in Sheffield and the neighbouring areas. Check them out below.
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5. Forge Dam
Forge Dam in Sheffield is another popular spot, and beautiful on snowy days Park or get a bus to Rustlings Road to start at Bingham Park, which is connected to Endcliffe Park, then head up the side of the Porter Brook past Shepherd Wheel (a working water wheel open at weekends) and through Whiteley Woods to Forge Dam Park with its bustling café. Retrace your steps once you're suitably refreshed. Should take two or three hours in total. Photo: National World
6. The Longshaw Estate
The National Trust Longshaw Estate in the Eastern Moors in Peak District near Sheffield is always a popular spot for families out for some fresh air, and you may even spot a herd of red deer. Park in the car park and stroll in the grounds past the visitor centre towards the lake or enjoy a longer walk by heading past there and out on the main path until you hit the road to get to Padley Gorge. Otherwise, park on the road at at Padley and reverse the walk. Photo: ©National Trust Images/Robert Morris
7. Beauchief Abbey
The partly Medieval Beauchief Abbey is one of Sheffield's historic gems. Look on theoutdoorcity.co.uk for an easygoing trail of two miles to Park Bank Wood. The Sheffield Round Walk also passes by here if you're feeling a rewarding challenge. You'd have to park on Beauchief Abbey Lane or take a bus. It's also possible to walk to this area from Greenhill. Picture: Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees
8. Sheffield and Tinsley Canal
An underrated and beautiful walk starting in the city centre. Make your way to Victoria Quays before making your way along the towpath. You can follow the route to Tinsley Marina (approximately 2.5 miles), near IKEA, before circling back. The reflections of the sunset in the canal makes a beautiful scene well worth the walk. | Kirsty Hamilton