Redmires Road, western edge of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 4QX, on the border of the Peak District National Park.
Wyming Brook Nature Reserve
Mixed-habitat reserve
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6.7
Wildland
1–2 hours, Half day
Time
Free
Cost
Peaceful
Feel
Why it's Wildland
6.7On Sheffield’s western edge, Wyming Brook feels like a small retreat into the wild: a tumbling stream, mossy crags and pine woods sit alongside quieter waterside paths and higher, rockier trails with views towards the reservoirs.
A brookside woodland reserve with real variety in a compact visit: follow the water beneath mossy crags, then take a rougher trail for reservoir views. Its documented birdlife and position beside the Peak District make this a notably wild-feeling escape close to Sheffield.
Peaceful · Wild · Atmospheric
Find your way
Open mapRedmires Road, western edge of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 4QX, on the border of the Peak District National Park.
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The experience
Explore the reserve on its surfaced bridleway or unsurfaced woodland paths. Look and listen for birds including dippers and crossbills, and choose between gentler streamside strolling and higher, rockier trails. There are no facilities on site.
Things to do
Follow the brookside paths
Take an easy stroll beside the stream, crossing small bridges and passing mossy crags. Stick to the paths and take care on uneven surfaces.
1–2 hours
Explore Wyming Brook Drive
Walk the wide, surfaced bridleway that runs north–south through the reserve, with a division off to the east.
Take a rockier woodland trail
Explore an unsurfaced footpath through the woodland. The reserve also has higher, rockier routes with views towards the reservoirs; expect uneven ground.
Look and listen for reserve wildlife
Keep an eye out for dippers and crossbills, and listen for birds along the brook and woodland paths. The reserve page also notes rare moths.
Visit in bluebell season
The reserve’s photo gallery highlights bluebells. Visit in spring and look for them along the woodland paths.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A quick brookside escape
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Start at the A-frame entrance by the Redmires Road car park.
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Take an easy waterside stroll and follow the brook through the woodland.
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Pause by the mossy crags and small bridges, then return the way you came.
Half day · Half day
Woodland trails and reservoir views
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Explore a section of Wyming Brook Drive, the wide surfaced bridleway running through the reserve.
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Branch onto an unsurfaced woodland footpath for a rockier outing, taking care on uneven ground and bridges.
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Look for birds along the way, then seek out the higher trails for views towards the reservoirs.
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If you want to extend the outing, consider nearby Redmires Reservoirs; check access and conditions before setting out.
Hidden details
Small bridges across the brook — Look out for the numerous small bridges crossing the brook on the woodland paths; they are easy to overlook while following the stream.
When to go
April · May · October · November · Early morning for a quieter woodland visit; check conditions before setting out.
Spring is recommended for bluebells, and autumn for woodland colour. The reserve’s brook-in-full-flow imagery suggests the stream can be particularly striking when running strongly; no specific months are confirmed for this.
Paths include unsurfaced and rocky sections, and small bridges cross the brook. Check weather and current path conditions before visiting, especially after wet weather.
Worth pairing with
Redmires Reservoirs
A nearby option mentioned as a pairing with the reserve. Confirm access and route details before making plans.
What to look for
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Watch the brook tumble over rocks, notice moss-covered crags and look for dippers and crossbills. In spring, look for bluebells
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in autumn, notice the changing woodland colours. The reserve page also mentions rare moths.
Best time to go
Spring for bluebells; autumn for woodland colour. The brook is especially photogenic when in full flow, but conditions vary.
Spring is a good choice for bluebells; autumn brings woodland colour. For a quieter visit, consider an early start. Check the weather and path conditions, particularly before taking rocky or unsurfaced routes.
How long to spend
1–2 hours, Half day
Perfect for
Walkers · Wildlife lovers · Photographers · Dogs
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Free entry. The reserve is reached from an A-frame entrance by the Redmires Road car park. Paths include a wide, surfaced bridleway and unsurfaced woodland footpaths with small bridges; some routes are rocky. Check conditions and access before visiting.
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Parking
Car parking is available on Redmires Road just past Soughley Lane. Check current parking arrangements before travelling.
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Toilets
No facilities are listed on the reserve page; check before visiting.
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Food & drink
No facilities are listed on the reserve page; check nearby options before visiting.
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Dogs
Dogs are permitted on the reserve and must be kept on leads.
Accessibility
The entrance is an A-frame. Wyming Brook Drive is a wide, surfaced bridleway, while other paths are unsurfaced and include rocky sections and small bridges. The source row says the entrance is not wheelchair accessible; check current route conditions before visiting.
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Cost
Free
Water
Stream
Gallery
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Around Wyming Brook Nature Reserve
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
