Duck Pond Map
Location: 53.4076759, -1.4999361 This small, tranquil duck pond is a favourite spot for families and casual walkers. Surrounded by greenery and frequented by ducks and swans, it offers a peaceful escape from the urban...
Lakes and Water Bodies
This category includes Sheffield’s reservoirs, ponds, and dams – essential parts of the city’s landscape and history. These water bodies offer scenic views, opportunities for walking, fishing, and nature observation, and often sit within or near popular green spaces. Whether you’re visiting a tranquil village pond or hiking around a vast reservoir, this section helps you discover the aquatic beauty of Sheffield.
Duck Pond Map
Location: 53.3721078, -1.5711842 Tags: – intermittent: yes – name: Duck Pond – natural: water – water: pond
Mickleden Pond Map
Location: 53.4838665, -1.719529 Mickleden Pond lies on the edge of the Peak District near the Upper Derwent Valley. Surrounded by upland scenery and moorland, it attracts hikers, birdwatchers, and those interested in quiet, off-the-beaten-path...
Badger Pond Map
Location: 53.3508728, -1.5339483 Badger Pond is a small, tree-lined pond located in a residential green space, offering a habitat for frogs, insects, and local bird species. It’s not a major tourist attraction but provides...
Slippery Stones Plunge Pool Map
Location: 53.4546946, -1.7471115 Located at the northern tip of the Howden Reservoir in the Upper Derwent Valley, Slippery Stones is a natural plunge pool and popular wild swimming spot. With clear, cold water and...
Rivelin Plunge Pool Map
Location: 53.3816941, -1.5600036 Hidden within the Rivelin Valley, this informal plunge pool formed by dammed stream flow is a popular summer spot for paddling and cooling off. Shaded by trees and accessible via woodland...
Derwent Reservoir Map
Location: 53.4167464, -1.7460104 Part of the iconic Upper Derwent Valley system, Derwent Reservoir is both a vital water source and a major tourist destination. Surrounded by forested hills and cycle trails, it offers stunning...
Howden Reservoir Map
Location: 53.4377432, -1.7529709 Located above Derwent Reservoir, Howden Reservoir is quieter and more remote. Its scenic dam walls and surrounding peaks make it ideal for longer hikes and birdwatching. The area is popular among...
Shepherd Wheel Dam Map
Location: 53.3641931, -1.5254811 This dam powers the historic Shepherd Wheel, one of Sheffield’s best-preserved water-powered grinding workshops. Located in the Porter Valley, the dam itself is a picturesque water body bordered by lush woodland....
Redmires Middle Reservoir Map
Location: 53.365173, -1.6064587 One of three reservoirs in the Redmires group, the Middle Reservoir is a favourite spot for walking and birdwatching on Sheffield’s western edge. Surrounded by heather moorland and stone walls, the...