Holme Head Wheel was a water powered grinding mill used mainly for sharpening and honing blades. The first record of the mill comes from 1742, but it may have been in use at an earlier date. The building was demolished in 1936 and only the wheel pit, spindle, weir and mill pool remain.

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1. Hind Wheel Dam – Rivelin Valley loop from University of Sheffield

9.34km

02:36

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rivelin Valley – Nether Cut Wheel loop from Revell Grange

7.08km

01:53

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rivelin Valley – Wyming Brook Nature Reserve loop from Owlerton Stadium

17.5km

04:51

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Holme Head Wheel

1. Hind Wheel Dam – Rivelin Valley loop from University of Sheffield

2. Rivelin Valley – Nether Cut Wheel loop from Revell Grange

3. Rivelin Valley – Wyming Brook Nature Reserve loop from Owlerton Stadium

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