This is a lovely level, short walk - distance 2.5 miles - along the River Derwent between Calver and Froggatt. Keep an eye out for birdlife such as dippers and grey wagtails on the river and admire the lovely 17th-century bridge at Froggatt. Your starting point, the Bridge Inn boasts a pretty riverside garden. Guide at http://www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk/calverwalk.htmplaceholder image
This is a lovely level, short walk - distance 2.5 miles - along the River Derwent between Calver and Froggatt. Keep an eye out for birdlife such as dippers and grey wagtails on the river and admire the lovely 17th-century bridge at Froggatt. Your starting point, the Bridge Inn boasts a pretty riverside garden. Guide at http://www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk/calverwalk.htm

Bank holiday weekend: 10 of the best scenic walks across Sheffield and the Peak District with a pub at the end

Finn Smith
By Finn Smith

Senior Reporter

Published 23rd Aug 2025, 08:00 GMT
Updated 23rd Aug 2025, 08:10 GMT

With the bank holiday weekend well underway, there’s no better time to get your walking boots out and discover a new pub.

There’s a struggle to balance both staying healthy and having fun.

Fast food, chocolate, beer, we’re constantly being told about the health risks and the importance of a balanced diet and staying active.

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So, here at The Star we thought about how you could do both.

Here’s a list of some of the best scenic walks across the region, that will help you get your steps in, but still lead you to a good boozer at the end.

And with the August bank holiday weekend, hopefully there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy some nature and couple of pints.

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

5. 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

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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.

6. 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

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Enjoy great views of the city from the top of this park. Start at Meersbrook Hall, then follow paths going clockwise around the park and up the hill. Finish at the timbered Bishop’s House, one of the city's oldest buildings, before leaving the park and making the short trip to the Cross Scythes pub on Derbyshire Lane, which is first come, first served. Distance: 1 mile. Time: 30-45 minutes

7. Meersbrook Park stroll

Enjoy great views of the city from the top of this park. Start at Meersbrook Hall, then follow paths going clockwise around the park and up the hill. Finish at the timbered Bishop’s House, one of the city's oldest buildings, before leaving the park and making the short trip to the Cross Scythes pub on Derbyshire Lane, which is first come, first served. Distance: 1 mile. Time: 30-45 minutes Photo: Brian Eyre

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This walk starts at Brown House Lane, near the Old Horns pub, and explores Onesmoor, taking in Castle Hill earthworks and great views. You could also try The Plough in Low Bradfield or Bradfield Brewery pub the Nags Head instead. Length: 3.7 miles. Time: 2 hours

8. Onesmoor from High Bradfield

This walk starts at Brown House Lane, near the Old Horns pub, and explores Onesmoor, taking in Castle Hill earthworks and great views. You could also try The Plough in Low Bradfield or Bradfield Brewery pub the Nags Head instead. Length: 3.7 miles. Time: 2 hours Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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