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Wyming Brook nature reserve – Rivelin valley viewpoint Loop from Lower Walkley

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July 11, 2021

Wyming Brook nature reserve – Rivelin valley viewpoint Loop from Lower Walkley

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16.0km

3.6km/h

320m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2.01 km

Holme Head Wheel

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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 …

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2.33 km

Nether Cut Wheel

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Nether Cut Wheel, known as Marshall’s Wheel in 1726, is thought to have been built around 1719 and completely rebuilt around 1777. It originally ran four trows, but in 1794 …

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2.84 km

Hind Wheel Dam

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Hind Wheel is the earliest recorded site on the Rivelin, dating from around 1580. It was used for grinding cutlery and making metal inserts for ladies corsets. In the early …

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3.72 km

Rivelin Valley

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Such a great place to visit and walk along the river. You can find picnic places, wild swim spots, and amazing views across the Peak District if you do the …

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7.22 km

Wyming Brook Nature Reserve

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This pretty brook tumbles down through the Fox Holes Plantation on its way from the Redmires Reservoirs to the reservoir created by the Rivelin Dams. It's at its best after heavy rain when it roars.

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9.76 km

View of the Rivelin Valley from Fox Hagg Nature Reserve

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Great views upon reaching the top

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10.6 km

View of the Rivelin Valley from the Blackbrook Wood benches

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Explore this exquisite vantage point nestled within the heart of Blackbrook Wood, presenting a breathtaking panorama of the picturesque Rivelin Valley that links Sheffield with the Peak District.

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10.9 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

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These a small set of stepping stones that cross the river. While it’s only a short crossing, be cautious as the stones can become slippery, especially after rain, and high water levels may make the crossing more challenging.

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16.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.1 km

2.59 km

826 m

801 m

490 m

166 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

3.49 km

3.33 km

984 m

566 m

207 m

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Wyming Brook nature reserve – Rivelin valley viewpoint Loop from Lower Walkley

Holme Head Wheel

Nether Cut Wheel

Hind Wheel Dam

Rivelin Valley

Wyming Brook Nature Reserve

View of the Rivelin Valley from Fox Hagg Nature Reserve

View of the Rivelin Valley from the Blackbrook Wood benches

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

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