These walks in the scenic parts of the city, plus a couple in the Peak District, are mainly on the shorter side, giving you the chance to work up a thirst nicely. We’ve checked all the pubs mentioned are open but you may need to book at some. Go to their websites or Facebook pages for details. Cheers!
1. Rivelin Corn Mill
Described on stocksbridge-walkers.org.uk as "a short circular walk along the Rivelin valley, west of Sheffield. The route takes the riverside path, before ascending to views over the Rivelin Valley and returning via an ancient route, Coppice Wood, and a bridleway". Starts at Rails Road car park and you can visit the Rivelin Hotel.
Length: 2.6 miles Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Higger Tor and Carl Wark Iron Age Fort
This route starts and finishes at The Fox House pub at Longshaw. It goes to Burbage Rocks and Upper Burbage Bridge, then up Higger Tor and down to Carl Wark Iron Age hillfort and back to the pubBook at www.vintageinn.co.uk/. restaurants/yorkshire/thefoxhouselongshaw
Distance: 4 to 5 miles Time: 2 to 3 hours. Full walk description: trekkingbritain.com Photo: Chris Etchells
3. Ladybower Reservoir circuit
This walk starts and finishes at the Ladybower Inn. Follow a path alongside the Snake Pass for roughly a kilometre until you reach a bridge. Cross the bridge and turn right joining a path which circulates the northern finger of the Ladybower Reservoir, then follow the path around the water back to the pub.
Distance: 5 miles Time: 2 to 3 hours Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Kelham Island stroll
Study Sheffield’s industrial past with this walk, starting at Kelham Island Museum. Head east along the River Don's Upper Don Walk to Lady’s Bridge. Cross over and turn left on to Nursery Street. Carry on along Mowbray Street and Neepsend Lane, before crossing the River Don for a second time over Ball Street Bridge. The Kelham Island Tavern and Riverside are both popular. Photo: Brian Eyre