WALK ROUTES
November Walk
Low Bradfield South Yorkshire in the
Peak District National Park
Organised by Keith King
Sunday November 8th 2015
All of the three walks are circular from Low Bradfield.
The walks pass through a mixture of pasture land, moorland, woodland and valley tracks by open water and include some climbs.
view of Low Bradfield village
Bridge at Low Bradfield
The Plough public house Bradfield
view of Low Bradfield village
Short Walk:
Leader Keith King - 8.5 miles
Circular route starting at the Plough, Low Bradfield with two short steep climbs and a long steady climb.
Heading NE from The Plough through High Bradfield, fold Rings, then N to Brightholmlee. Heading W along More Hall turn South after passing More Hall reservoir, going past White Leg farm and along Bolderstone Road to High Bradfield.
Medium Walk:
Leader Geoff Wardle, Neil Weaver - 11 miles
Circular with 1 long climb and 2 medium climbs, heading NE from The Plough through High Bradfield, fold Rings, then N to Brightholmlee. Heading W along More Hall and Broomhead reservoirs. Turn SW through Wigtwizzlw and Canyard Hill.
Long Walk:
Leader Tommy Hogg - 15.5 miles
Circular route with 2 long climbs and 2 long drops.
Head W from start, heading between Reservoirs at Brogging then keep going W to Bradfield Gate Head. Turn NW at Lost Lad then W to Abbey Tip on Derwent reservoir. Return via Cartledge Bents, Dukes Road, Rocher Head and High Bradfield.
Also available Self guided walk around the Reservoirs
6 miles around Damflask and Agden reservoirs consisting of one gentle climb. Can be cut short to 4 miles if required.
Further information:
Low Bradfield
Low Bradfield is a civil parish in South Yorkshire.
It is situated within the boundary of Sheffield in the upper part of the Loxley Valley, 6¼ miles west-northwest of the city and just inside the northeast boundary of the Peak District National Park. Low Bradfield and the surrounding area is noted for its attractive countryside which draws many visitors.
Low Bradfield is in the shadow of Agden Reservoir and has a sister village High Bradfield which is located at a higher altitude, ½ mile to the northeast. The two villages are joined by the steep Woodfall Lane
The former Wesleyan chapel on Mill Lee Road was built in 1817 and now serves as the offices for Bradfield Parish Council. Just across the road is another former Wesleyan chapel which was built in 1899 to replace its counterpart.
The area to the west of the village is a rural area known as Bradfield Dale and contains the three reservoirs of Agden, Dale Dike and Strines which were constructed in the 1860s.
Coach parking:
Public car park, The Sands, Low Bradfield.
Refreshments:
There is just one public house in the village, The Plough.
Flask End Tea Room Woodfall Lane, Homemade cakes and traybakes such as flapjack, millionaires shortbread, Eccles cakes and various tarts are always available.
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There is also the The Schoolrooms Cafe, Mill Lee Road,