Welcome to Parkwood Springs

Parkwood Springs is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in South Yorkshire. The park is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and foxes, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography. The park also offers stunning views of the city skyline, making it a great place to relax and unwind.

The park is also a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers. The park has a network of trails that wind through the woods and up the hills, offering a challenging and rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The trails are well-maintained and offer a variety of difficulty levels, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers and bikers. The park also has a dedicated mountain bike trail, which is a popular spot for adrenaline junkies looking for a thrill.

Parkwood Springs is also a popular destination for families. The park has a playground and picnic area, making it a great spot for a family day out. The park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including nature walks, birdwatching tours, and outdoor concerts. The park is a great place to spend a day with the family, enjoying the great outdoors and taking in the stunning views of the city.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Helen Best
Orphanage Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 9AN
1142426009
School Website
St Catherines Catholic Voluntary Academy Hallam
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Rigby
Firshill Crescent
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 7BX
01143030381
School Website
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Free Schools
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Co Headteacher David Boyd Rachel Flemming
Andover Street
Sheffield
S3 9BE
1145539110
School Website
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Read
Boynton Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7HL
01142326603
School Website
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Barbara Wood
Earldom Road
Burngreave
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S4 7EJ
1142723624
School Website
Pye Bank Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rhea Kurcewicz
Andover Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 9EF
1142760472
School Website
Oasis Academy Watermead
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Nichola Smith
Barrie Crescent
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 8RJ
01142016800
School Website
Pathways E Act Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Elizabeth Long
Raisen Hall Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7NA
01142310044
School Website
Parkwood E Act Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Gemma Cottingham
Longley Avenue West
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 8UL
01142310221
School Website
Walkley Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christopher Wallis
Burnaby Crescent
Walkley
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 2RZ
01142340550
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheffield
Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP
1.71 Miles
Meadowhall
Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ
2.78 Miles
Darnall
Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU
2.80 Miles
Chapeltown
Market Place, Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, S35 2UU
4.16 Miles
Rotherham Central
Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH
5.14 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis
0800 244442
50 Burton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8BX
0.72 Miles
R D S Cars
0114 270 1226
1 Sutherland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7SG
1.02 Miles
Atherton Travel
07872 336962
10A Oxspring Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NR
1.15 Miles
Sheffield Minibus Hire
0114 331 0100
Victoria Quays/2 Furnival Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7YA
1.16 Miles
Aegis Executive Travel
0114 233 2640
39 Manvers Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2PJ
1.17 Miles
Premier Airport Cars
0114 281 7768
10 Ellerton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6UG
1.18 Miles
City Taxis
0114 234 3333
7 Southey Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8BA
1.20 Miles
Brookes Taxis
01909 773681
31 Penny Holme Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4LA
1.23 Miles
Leo Travel
0114 231 1210
87 Binsted Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NW
1.33 Miles
Nemesis Travel
0114 299 0990
Farndale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1SH
1.43 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Oakham Drive
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Special Mailbox:
Oakham Drive
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78 Longley Avenue West
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Farfield Road
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Neepsend Lane
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Special Mailbox:
Burton Road
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Burton Road
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Special Mailbox:
Herries Road
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Norwood Post Office
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Huntsman Building Indoor Box
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Ellesmere Road Post Office
No More Collections Today
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Special Mailbox:
4 Galsworthy Road
No More Collections Today
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Vickers Corridor Indoor Box
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Upperthorpe Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
2 Burnaby Court
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Forge Health Group
0345 1222231
Pitsmoor Surgery
151 Burngreave Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 9DL
Melrose Surgery
0114 2723715
Melrose Surgery
131 Burngreave Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 9DG
Herries Road Surgery
0114 2326478
Herries Road Surgery
450 Herries Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 8TL
Norwood Medical Centre
0845 1242498
Norwood Medical Centre
360 Herries Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7HD
Burngreave Surgery
0114 2725619
Burngreave Surgery
5 Burngreave Road
Sheffield
S3 9DA
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Local Stores

Southey Green
261-263 Southey Green Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7QB
01142 326517
Store Website
1.19 miles
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SPAR - Penistone Road Service Station
Penistone Road
Sheffield
S6 3BN
Store Website
0.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hallam Veterinary Centre
43-47 Holme Lane
Hillsborough
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 4JP
0114 234 3013
hallamvets@btconnect.com
Website
1.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Companion Care (Sheffield Wadsley Bridge) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Unit D Kilner Way Retail Park
Kilner Way
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S6 1NN
0114 321 0797
sheffieldwadsleybridge@companioncare.co.uk
Website
1.47 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
110-116 Halifax Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 1LH
0114 233 4673
abbeymoor@btconnect.com
Website
1.54 miles
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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Hospital
14 Newhall Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S9 2QL
0114 243 3232
Website
1.74 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Vets Now (Sheffield)
14 Newhall Road
Attercliffe
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S9 2QL
0114 242 1929
sheffieldclinic@vets-now.com
Website
1.74 miles
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Referrals only
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Hallam Veterinary Centre
187 Crookes
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 1TE
0114 268 3591
hallamvets@btconnect.com
Website
1.80 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
2.58 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.
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
3.96 miles

There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley
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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
4.26 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.
Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond
Houndkirk Rd
Sheffield
S11 7TU
5.33 miles

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Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate.
S11 7TY
7.80 miles

From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.
Froggatt
This Is A Fantastic Albeit Challenging Walk Through Woodland And Narrow English Lanes, The Steep Ascent To Froggatt Edge Is Rewarded By Breath-Taking Views At The Top.
S11 7TZ
8.06 miles

Take The A6187 From Sheffield, Heading Towards Hathersage. Turn Left Onto The A625 Following Signs For Froggatt. Shortly After Passing The Grouse Inn On Your Right Hand Side, Turn Right And Follow The Brown National Trust Signs For Parking.
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