Welcome to Owlthorpe

Owlthorpe is a small suburban area located in the southeast of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The area is known for its peaceful and quiet environment, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. Owlthorpe is surrounded by green spaces, including the beautiful Rother Valley Country Park, which offers a range of outdoor activities such as fishing, cycling, and walking. The area is also home to several local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a convenient place to live.

One of the most notable features of Owlthorpe is its excellent transport links. The area is well-connected to the rest of Sheffield and beyond, with easy access to the M1 motorway and Sheffield Parkway. The nearby Crystal Peaks shopping centre provides a range of shopping and entertainment options, while the city centre is just a short drive away. Owlthorpe is also served by several bus routes, making it easy to get around without a car.

Despite its suburban location, Owlthorpe has a strong sense of community. The area is home to several local groups and organisations, including a community centre and a residents' association. These groups work together to organise events and activities for local residents, helping to foster a sense of belonging and community spirit. Overall, Owlthorpe is a welcoming and friendly place to live, offering a peaceful and convenient lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting.

Local Weather

Heavy rain

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 21.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Loader	Beighton Road Hackenthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4LQ 1142487342 School Website
Emmanuel Anglican Methodist Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maureen Andrews	Thorpe Drive Waterthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 7JU 01142483048 School Website
Waterthorpe Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Clayton -Appleby	Thorpe Drive Waterthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 7JU 01142484943 School Website
Becton School Academy Special Converter Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr James Gibson	Sevenairs Road Beighton Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 1NZ 1143053121 School Website
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Frank Barratt	Spring Water Avenue Hackenthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4HJ 01142485009 School Website
Shortbrook Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hearnshaw	Westfield Northway Westfield Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 8FB 01142482497 School Website
Birley Spa Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melany Pemberton	Jermyn Crescent Hackenthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4QE 1142399106 School Website
Westfield School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Joe Birkbeck	Eckington Road Sothall Sheffield S20 1HQ 1142485221 School Website
Mosborough Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Fallon	New School Road Mosborough Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 5ES 01142486211 School Website
Reignhead Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Stafford	Platts Drive Beighton Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 1FD 01142475767 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 1.63 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 3.59 Miles

Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 4.75 Miles

Dronfield Dronfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2WZ 5.10 Miles

Kiveton Park Kiveton Park, Kiveton Park, South Yorkshire, S26 6PB 5.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Air Cars 0114 251 0053 241 Birley Spa La, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4BW 0.31 Miles
Rock Executive Travel Services 0845 108 6526 Wooldale Croft, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 6TA 0.59 Miles
Minibus Master 0114 247 8711 2 Sandy Acres Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 7LT 0.90 Miles
Alcom Travel 07780 901867 9 Staview Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4HB 0.91 Miles
Tony's Six Seater Private Hire 0114 269 5415 12 Sorby Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SE 1.96 Miles
Copelands Cabs 0114 287 4682 Pickering Cr, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4NH 2.07 Miles
D And E Parker Cars 0114 269 4565 The Winnows, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4UN 2.09 Miles
Gm Exclusive Transfers 0114 248 9848 65 Rowan Tree Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 1FA 2.19 Miles
Ej Minibus And Taxi Hire 01246 435035 Reservoir Houses, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 4GR 2.21 Miles
Street Cars 01246 434373 5 Market Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S21 4EG 2.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
244 Moorthorpe Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Indoor Box Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Galley Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ochre Dike Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hackenthorpe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Delves Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadlands Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpe Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leebrook Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crystal Peaks Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cotleigh Crescent Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Carter Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckton Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springwater Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
4 Daisy Walk Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hackenthorpe Mc	15 Main Street Sheffield S12 4LA
Hackenthorpe Medical Centre 0114 2488187	Hackenthorpe Medical Ctr. 15 Main St, Hackenthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4LA
The Thorpe Practice 0114 2633500	The Thorpe Practice Moorthorpe Bank Owlthorpe, Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 6PD
Crystal Peaks Medical Centre 0114 2510040	The Med Ctr,Crystal Peaks 15 Peaks Mount Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 7HZ
Bieghton Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Queens Road Beighton Sheffield S20 1BJ

Local Stores

Manvers Road
98 Manvers Road
Beighton
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S20 1AY
01142 693354
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR - Hackenthorpe
136-140 Birley Spa Lane
Hackenthorpe
Sheffield
S12 4EJ
0114 2470174
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Sheffield Drakehouse) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Drakehouse Retail Park Drakehouse Way Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 7JJ 0114 247 4558 sheffield.drakehouse@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.43 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
16 Peaks Mount Crystal Peaks Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 7HZ 0114 251 0202 crystalpeaks@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.48 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
New Court Sheffield Road Hackenthorpe Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4LR 0114 248 5413 hackenthorpe@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.51 miles
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Sheffield (Birley Moor) Vets4pets
Unit 1 Birley Moor Park Birley Moor Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S12 4WG 0114 253 1313 sheffield@vets4pets.com Website 1.48 miles
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White Cross Vets Sheffield
Unit 2 155 - 159 Retford Road Handsworth Sheffield South Yorkshire S13 9LD 01144 786999 she@whitecrossvets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles

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Ark Veterinary Surgery
187 Sheffield Road Killamarsh Sheffield South Yorkshire S21 1DY 0114 247 0828 info@arkvetsheffield.co.uk 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 4.63 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 7.26 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 7.67 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 8.28 miles

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Linacre Reservoirs
Severn Trent Managed Site (Old Fresh Water Reserve For Chesterfield). Parking Is Pay And Display Or There Is An Annual Permit You Can Get From Severn Trent. You Can Walk Your Dog Off Lead Around Two Of The Three Reservoirs. The Top Reservoir Is A Nature Reserve And Dogs Must Be On Lead. Linacre Reservoirs Woodnook Lane Cutthorpe 8.28 miles

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Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 8.65 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
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