Lakes and Water Bodies

Location: 53.3516889, -1.381715 Carr Forge Dam is a well-known local fishing and leisure pond located in the southeast part of Sheffield. Popular for coarse fishing, it is home to species like carp, tench, and...

Location: 53.3475278, -1.4037652 Frecheville Pond is located in a residential suburb in the east of Sheffield. It functions as both a leisure area and a wildlife habitat, attracting ducks, moorhens, and dragonflies. The pond...

Location: 53.3822008, -1.5571845 Third Coppice Wheel Dam is a scenic part of the Rivelin Valley heritage trail. The dam and surrounding remains tell the story of Sheffield’s industrial use of natural waterways. It’s one...

Location: 53.3635431, -1.4700852 The River Sheaf flows through the heart of Sheffield and gives the city its name. Once heavily culverted and industrialised, the river is now part of urban revitalisation efforts, with sections...

Location: 53.3628079, -1.4676048 Tags: – intermittent: no – name: Duck Pond – natural: water – salt: no – water: pond

Location: 53.3681353, -1.4929746 Tags: – name: Mill Pond – natural: water – source: OS OpenData StreetView – water: pond

Location: 53.408443, -1.5673609 Loxley Fishery is a well-maintained angling venue along the River Loxley, offering stocked fishing lakes with peaceful surroundings. With controlled access and maintained banks, it’s popular among seasoned anglers and beginners...

Location: 53.3822391, -1.5514054 Frank Wheel Dam is another element of the Rivelin Valley’s network of industrial water features. Though no longer in operation, its calm waters and surrounding greenery offer a glimpse into the...

Location: 53.4100317, -1.586993 Tags: – name: Ughill Pond – natural: water – source: Bing – water: reservoir

Location: 53.3832638, -1.5484526 Wolf Wheel is one of the many historic water wheels in the Porter Valley, once used for grinding and shaping metal tools. Although no longer operational, the dam and surrounding stream...