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: 53.4076759, -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...

Collier’s Pond Map

Location: 53.3381518, -1.5145297 Collier’s Pond is a lesser-known water body tucked within one of Sheffield’s quieter green areas. Used occasionally for angling and home to various aquatic birds, it serves as a local secret...

Sharps Wood Oyl Map

Location: 53.4464849, -1.4996723 Tags: – name: Sharps Wood Oyl – natural: water – water: pond

Broomfield Pond Map

Location: 53.3762512, -1.4906961 Broomfield Pond is a charming feature within a suburban green space. It provides an oasis of calm for nearby residents, with benches and shaded areas. Seasonal ducks and dragonflies populate the...

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...