Sheffield Round Walk Section 1
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- 2 hours / 4.6km
- 44
Enjoy an easygoing 3.5 mile stroll along the Porter Valley from Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam and back.
Wire Mill Dam
Walk preview
Step 1: Wire Mill Dam is located just off Whiteley Wood Road.
Step 2: The path around the dam leads to Thomas Boulsover Memorial. Inventor of Sheffield Plate in the 18th century.
Step 3: Follow the tarmac path.
Step 4: Stay on the tarmac with Wire Mill Goit to the left and Porter Brook down to the right.
Step 5: Where the footpath meets a road take the bridleway to the left.
Step 6: Continue on the bridleway.
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