Woodhouse Washlands is managed by the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust. This mosaic of wet and dry grasslands, swamp, wet ditches, ponds and scrub is typical of the landscape which once fringed the River Rother as it passed through its floodplain. It’s a great place to see birds all year round, with around 60 species recorded here - watch out for the occasional flash of turquoise as a kingfisher flies past. The Trans-Pennine Trail runs along the edge of the site.Woodhouse Washlands is managed by the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust. This mosaic of wet and dry grasslands, swamp, wet ditches, ponds and scrub is typical of the landscape which once fringed the River Rother as it passed through its floodplain. It’s a great place to see birds all year round, with around 60 species recorded here - watch out for the occasional flash of turquoise as a kingfisher flies past. The Trans-Pennine Trail runs along the edge of the site.
Woodhouse Washlands is managed by the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust. This mosaic of wet and dry grasslands, swamp, wet ditches, ponds and scrub is typical of the landscape which once fringed the River Rother as it passed through its floodplain. It’s a great place to see birds all year round, with around 60 species recorded here - watch out for the occasional flash of turquoise as a kingfisher flies past. The Trans-Pennine Trail runs along the edge of the site.

9 beautiful places for a waterside walk, run or cycle in and around Sheffield

Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 11th Feb 2024, 07:00 BST
There is something especially invigorating about getting out and about near open water.

Whether the activity is a run, a bike ride or simply a relaxing walk, there are plenty of options to be close to a river, stream, canal or reservoir in and around Sheffield.

The Steel City is, famously, built beside rivers and is surrounded by several reservoirs as well as beautiful countryside, so there are plenty of locations to choose from.

Here are nine of the best.

Here are nine of the best.

Dale Dike, west of Low Bradfield, offers a four-mile route along a waterside path, through woodlands and open pastures.

9. Dale Dike Reservoir

Dale Dike, west of Low Bradfield, offers a four-mile route along a waterside path, through woodlands and open pastures. Photo: Andrew Partridge

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More Hall, south of Stocksbridge, offers a peaceful, secluded walk. There is easy access from the north and south sides of the reservoir.

10. More Hall Reservoir

More Hall, south of Stocksbridge, offers a peaceful, secluded walk. There is easy access from the north and south sides of the reservoir. Photo: Andrew Partridge

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