Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
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Gaynor K
45 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Visted yesterday for the second time. Last time was 2 years ago. I highly recommend this beautiful place. Many pathways ..some of which are accessible on a mobility scooter.. tons of hidden little places and fantastic for dog walkers. Our Jack Russell loves water and it's safe in many places her to let her play. There is a children's play area, Toilet facilities..including disabled ones, picnic areas and a great cafe which is open 7 days a week all year round. In addition to this there is a brilliant splash, paddling pool area with water features which is completely free.
Written 12 August 2024
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Manicrose
Bourne, UK1,530 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
We visited during winter and this meant some sections were quite muddy. The main problem though was a fallen tree making part of the path impassable so we had to turn back sooner than would have liked. Would definitely visit again but not until the spring/summer when paths more likely to be dry and clear.
Written 28 February 2025
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Ben R
Ditchling, UK219 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We had an excellent Easter walk here and enjoyed exploring the woodland on our way up to the boundary with the Peak District. A very pleasant walk and well worth a visit. We parked by the park at the bottom of the trail.
The terrain is quite challenging and steep and so it is best to be prepared. Can be slippery when it rains.
The terrain is quite challenging and steep and so it is best to be prepared. Can be slippery when it rains.
Written 31 March 2024
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Hannah C
Sheffield, UK102 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Come here to walk the dogs occasionally. It's a lovely place to go. In summer kids play in water and in park. Recommend taking a picnic. An ice cream van is usually there but find it expensive, especially for drinks. It's a good walk round and a free day out. Lovely place to visit.
Only negative part is the parking. If you get there early enough you can park up but you generally have no chance weekends. Suggest getting a bus to Hillsborough and it's about a 15min walk to rivelin.
Only negative part is the parking. If you get there early enough you can park up but you generally have no chance weekends. Suggest getting a bus to Hillsborough and it's about a 15min walk to rivelin.
Written 11 July 2023
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Annalie H
Barnsley, UK3 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The Rivelin Valley Trail is a beautiful walk along the river following the locations of many historic water wheels. Very little remains of the old buildings but you can see the legacy of them in the way the river has been diverted in places, and some walls remain here and there. There are information boards along the route. It's a stunning place, surrounded by beautiful trees, with waterfalls, stepping stones and bridges. It can get very muddy during winter and can be a bit uneven under foot. We like to walk from the car park at Rails Road along the trail to Rivelin Park Cafe for tea and bacon rolls, then back again, in total just under 5 miles.
Written 9 April 2023
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Sue W
Ilkeston, UK1,233 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
This was a car journey for us but we'll worth the drive. This beautiful valley has many waterfalls, bridges and even stepping stones. The path threads it's way along following the river through the trees, mill stones and bridges. There are a couple of places where you cross a road but that would depend upon how far you walk.
The small car park was full so we, along with many others, parked on the roadside. At the lower end of the trail there is a cafe, toilets and a children's play area.
The walk is largely level and accessible although a pram or wheelchair wouldn't be practical.
The small car park was full so we, along with many others, parked on the roadside. At the lower end of the trail there is a cafe, toilets and a children's play area.
The walk is largely level and accessible although a pram or wheelchair wouldn't be practical.
Written 11 January 2024
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manny315
Wakefield, UK95 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
It was a toss up between a 30 minute drive to Rivelin or 1.5 hour drive to Ingleton Falls , we opted for Rivelin and were very impressed with what we found. What a beautiful place to walk and explore. We followed another reviewers post and put in S6 6GF and ended up at the OTHER end to the water park and cafe but this served as perfect encouragement to three 8year olds to continue walking. They played on the stepping stones and paddled numerous times along the walk. There are benches dotted along the trail for tired legs and places to set up a picnic but there are no toilets so please be aware. There are forks in the trail but as long as you stick by the river and head in the same direction you will eventually get to the cafe. It took us about 2 hours walking, stopping, playing and eating to get an ice cream at the end and the return walk was surprisingly quick, about an hour, even with tired little legs. The paths closer to the cafe end is more open and easier to walk on...the further you head in the other direction, the rougher the terrain, lots of raised branch roots etc but its quieter at that end and we enjoyed it more as it felt like we had the place to ourselves. We arrived around 10.30am on a Saturday morning and hit the last parking spot at Rails Road car park. By the time we returned 3 hours later, cars were parked all along the road. The car park is free. Would definitely recommend this place and we'll be coming back in different seasons to enjoy the scenery.
Written 9 August 2020
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feelinefine
south yorkshire39 contributions
Aug 2020
What a fabulous gem on the outskirts of Sheffield! Although it was fairly busy, it didnt feel too overwhelming and we were able to find a safe spot for a paddle in the river without anyone else being nearby. 7 year old and dog both had great fun - we started at the cafe and went up to the left past the playpark so this route takes you past the old mill house and also the chair in the middle of the river. We will definitely come back and explore the bits we missed this time.
Written 18 August 2020
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Fiona M
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Took advantage of the nice weather to walk the Rivelin Valley Trail which follows the locations of many historic water wheels. Not much actually remains of the old buildings but you can admire the legacy of them in the way the river has been diverted in places, some walls remain here and there. It is handy at places to read the information boards along the route. We are lucky to be surrounded by beautiful trees, waterfalls, stepping stones and bridges. I can imagine the trail to be muddy during winter seasons. We called into Rivelin Park Cafe for tea before heading back to the car.
Written 9 September 2023
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marie
Rotherham, UK43 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Really good walk with my boyfriend. Toilets, cafe, waterfalls and tall trees. Very good. We’ll catered for young kids with the play park, could do with additional seating for teens and non- parent adults. Recommend.
Written 10 April 2023
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Does anyone know if the splash park is open at the minute?
Written 22 July 2024
Hi, how do we find the route that where we can see waterfalls and cascades? Think I keep going the wrong way cause each time I find the chair and stepping stones.
Written 9 January 2021
Google rivelin valley fire station on rivelin valley road, park sensibly nearby and just passed the fire station is the entrance to the mouse hole Ross the litre bridge over the river and then there’s a sign showing to the left, follow this path passed the pond and keep going up to the park, passed that an keep following it all the way till you get to the old rivelin post office at the junction with Manchester road, that is the nature trail and there’s loads of old ponds and waterfalls along the way
Written 9 January 2021
Is it hilly with steep inclines on the walk
Written 7 August 2020
Hi no not hilly or steep
Written 19 February 2025
Is this place is dog friendly please ?
Written 19 December 2019
Regarding the cafe, not to sure as we don't have a dog, but you are able to eat outside.
Written 19 December 2019
Is it suitable for someone in a mobility scooter? Thanks
Written 19 September 2019
Julie K
Rotherham, United Kingdom
Where would I park to get to the water falls at Rivelin valley
Written 27 August 2019
depends on which direction you want to walk it. at the top end there is a car park on rails road (believe this is free, rough postcode of S6 6GF). at the other side i would say free on the roadside of stannington road by where the path starts (S6 5FL)
Written 29 August 2019
I am travelling by train. How far is it from train station please
Written 1 August 2018
At the station, hop straight onto the tram for Malin Bridge (buy a return ticket on tram). Easy Walk from there.
Written 2 August 2018
There are parts which are suitable for prams near the park and cafe. However further along each way it is more rough, some bits are gravel others are woodland paths with roots etc. They can also be quite narrow in places. I once took our buggaboo there and didn't get very far.
Written 26 July 2018
Nearest bus stop to paddling pool coming from Sheffield city centre.been told 81 and walk from oldfield road.any suggestions
Written 19 July 2018
not oldfield rd that's a right walk ! 81 or 82 get off at rivelin park rd it's 5 min walk down there past holly bush pub straight across road that's the start of rivelin go down hill over bridge turn right paddling pools on right enjoy
Written 19 July 2018
Is there anywhere to park other than on the road next to the paddling pools? Is it possible to park further along the trail and walk to the park from there? If so, where abouts would that be, and how long would it take to walk? TIA 😊
Written 7 July 2018
You can park I believe just past the fire station which is around a ten minute walk - which is situated towards Hillsborough. Alternatively if you want a longer stroll ( around 40 mins ) drive past the paddling pools along Rivelin Valley Road for about 1 mile and turn left onto Rails Road where you will see a small car park (FOC). This enables you to be able to walk along the nature trail back to the pool and cafe .
Written 10 July 2018
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