NOVEMBER 2018 – WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 1 – more info here It’s nearly the end of November and I haven’t done my monthly challenge yet. For the first time, I went to Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve with my friend Kev today. Sprotbrough Flash Beautiful Sprotbrough […]
Blacka Moor Nature Reserve is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of Sheffield city life. With its diverse range of habitats, breathtaking views, and abundant wildlife, this nature reserve is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and a haven for those seeking solace in […]
WHIRLOW BROOK PARK IN SHEFFIELD JUNE 2018 – WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 7 Today I decided to go to Whirlow Brook Park to complete this month’s challenge. Yay! You can see my June challenge here and more info about the challenge here. It wasn’t easy. […]
Whinfell Quarry Garden JUNE 2018 – WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 6 – more about the challenge here. Whinfell Quarry Gardens is one of the Sheffield’s best kept secret. It’s adjacent to Whirlow Brook Park and can be accessed from Ecclesall Road South. It houses huge Californian […]
MAY 2018 WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 5 Brincliffe Edge Wood Beautiful small wood on the Brincliffe and Nether Edge border in Sheffield. It is close to Chelsea Park. For such a small patch of land it has quite a mixed history of use – it […]
MAY 2018 WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 1 The tiny hamlet of Mayfield is part of the parish of Fulwood within the borough of the city of Sheffield. It nestles between the hills, in the unspoilt open countryside known as the Mayfield valley to the south-west […]
SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS The Sheffield Botanical Gardens is approximately 1 mile southwest of Sheffield City Centre. Opened in 1836, the gardens consist of 19 acres of land and have around 5,000 species of plants. Originally designed by Robert Marnock in the “Gardensque” style, they were open in 1836. The incredibly […]
MORE HALL RESERVOIR – A SHORT STROLL IN THE SUN I didn’t have much time today s0 I went for a short stroll around More Hall reservoir today. It’s been about 4 years since last time I was here. What a beautiful day today. It was sunny, still a little […]
Shares RIVELIN VALLEY NATURE AND HERITAGE TRAIL Rivelin Valley trail is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city of Sheffield. Enjoyed any time of the year, the trail is easy to find as it follows the river. Where is the Rivelin Valley Nature Trail? Rivelin […]
MARCH 2018 WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 6 We thought that spring was finally on its way but no, the Mini Beast from the East arrived. When I was here last time I thought that the next time I would go to Ecclesall Woods would be when the […]
MARCH 2018 WALK EVERY DAY CHALLENGE FOR A WEEK – DAY 5 The weather didn’t look that great today. I didn’t fancy going to the Peaks so I did the Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam walk. This is also a part of Sheffield Round Walk which I am hoping to […]
MARCH 2018 WALK EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK CHALLENGE – DAY 1 Today is the first day of my March 2018 Walk Every Day for a Week Challenge. It looks like I couldn’t pick a better week. The weather forecast for this week doesn’t look that great. It supposed […]