The Rivelin Valley Trail
Up a wooded Sheffield river past the remains of twenty water-powered mills.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 190 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 276 m
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About this walk
The Rivelin Valley Trail is an easy 8.1 km out-and-back walk with 190 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Rivelin Park Café (grid reference SK 321 883). The start can be reached by public transport.
The River Rivelin drops through a wooded valley on the west edge of Sheffield, and for three centuries its water drove grinding wheels and forges. Twenty mill sites line the trail, their dams now quiet ponds. The path follows the river up to the Rivelin Dams reservoirs and returns the same way.
Route
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Up the valley
Follow the river past the mill dams to Rivelin Dams and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Rivelin Valley Trail take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 8.1 km route, which has 190 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Rivelin Park Café (grid reference SK 321 883). Car park at Rivelin Park.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses along Rivelin Valley Road from Sheffield. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Riverside paths, muddy in places, with some steps.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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