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Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam Walk

1.24 miles (2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This large Sheffield park has miles of nice walking trails to try. You can enter the park at Hunters Bar and then follow the pretty Porter Brook through woodland to Bingham Park and the lovely Forge Dam at the western end. It's an easy stroll of just over 2 miles to the dam from the park entrance. The brook has lots of pretty waterfalls, stepping stones and rocky pools. It leads to two ponds which attract various birdlife. After your walk you can enjoy refreshment at the good sized cafe.
If you'd like to visit the park by bike then you can follow National Cycle Route 6 from the city centre. It goes via the wonderful Sheffield Botanical Gardens which are also well worth a look. They are only a short walk from Endcliffe park and cover 19 acres with 5,000 species of plants, manicured  lawns, ornate fountains and the Grade II listed glass pavilions.
The park is the start and end point for the 14 mile Sheffield Round Walk. This circular route visits the parks, countryside, woods, waterways and villages surrounding the city. You can extend your walk by continuing along the signposted walk to Porter Clough and the village of Ringinglow on the edge of the Peak District.

Postcode

S11 7AB - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Endcliffe Park OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Endcliffe Park Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

At the western end of the park you will find Forge Dam where there is a nice cafe overlooking a lake. There's a good range of meals and snacks with outdoor seating for finer days.

Dog Walking

The woodland and waterside paths are ideal for dog walking so you'll probably bump into other owners on your visit.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Sheffield - Endcliffe Park - geograph.org.uk - 1130707

Endcliffe Park Porter Brook in full flow.

Forge Dam - geograph.org.uk - 1509388

Forge Dam. Forge Dam Park is the last of a string of attractive parks along the Porter Valley from Endcliffe Park to open countryside

Endcliffe Park, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 41661

Endcliffe Park, Sheffield.  A popular area on a sunny day for families and dog-walkers, close to the Hunter's Bar area of the city.

Overgrown pond - lake, Endcliffe Park - geograph.org.uk - 170132

Overgrown pond

Forge Dam Cafe - geograph.org.uk - 1510401

Forge Dam Cafe

Monument To Thomas Boulsover On North Side Of Wire Mill Dam in winter 2018

Monument To Thomas Boulsover located on North Side Of Wire Mill Dam. Boulsover was a Sheffield cutler in the 18th century. He is best remembered as the inventor of Sheffield Plate - a layered combination of silver and copper that was used for many years to produce a wide range of household articles.

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GPS Files

GPX File

Endcliffe Park.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Endcliffe Park.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)