| Start : | Wyming Brook Car Park. The free car park at the top of Wyming Brook.[SK269859 293m ] |
| Summary : | Wyming Brook - Redicar Clough - Head Stone - Oaken Clough Reservoir - Redmires Reservoir - Wyming Brook |
| distance : | 9.0km. |
| ascent : | 170m. |
| time : | 3hr. 0min. |
Driving down the A57 east towards Sheffield there is an obvious "Stone" set in the moors on the south of the road. This is the Head Stone. The Head Stone is reached by walking down through the forest around Wyming Brook and then over the moors to the stone. The return is via Redmires reservoirs. This walk is on the edge of Sheffield and as such parts can be popular but the moors over by the Head Stone are often devoid of walkers.
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Last Updated today at : 17:47:32
| Overall : | light rain |
| Temperature : | 14degC. |
| Wind Speed : | 3km/hr. |
| Wind Direction : | N |
| Clouds : | scattered clouds |
| Precipitation : | rain 0.16mm. |
| Sunrise : | 05:27:09 |
| Sunset : | 18:40:27 |
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From the car park at the top of Wyming Brook, the route first follows the track downhill along the line of the brook itself. Then the track turns more to the west. After another track comes in on the right from Rivelin, there is a signpost to New Hagg. Continue on across the bridge and onto the start of Redicar Clough that is signposted. The thin path up Redicar Clough is followed through the wood. Once out of the wood the path leads to a gate. Once through the gate the path climbs to the height of the ridge with views over Sheffield behind. From here follow the thin path over the moor to reach the Head Stone. There are some good views here especially west to Hallam Moors and over to Derwent Edge. The city of Sheffield is clearly see in the opposite direction. (3.0kms. 100m. 1hrs. 10min.)
From the Head Stone retrace your steps to reach the path junction 100m away. Turn right here and follow this path, along the line of the wall to reach the conduit by the double gates. Now turn right along the conduit to walk to the small reservoir and the "ruined" house. This was once a shelter for those working on the reservoir and the associated water works here. It is worth sitting a while at this reservoir and if lucky will see a variety of birdlife on and around it. (2.0kms. 30m. 0hrs. 40min.)
From this reservoir return back along the conduit to get back to the double gates. From here turn right onto the small path that climbs the hillside, over a stream and onto the height overlooking Redmires Reservoir. Just before the wood, on the right is a small mound. Climb to the top to see the "monument" with a soldier outlined in metal. There are also good views over the reservoirs and of Sheffield. Return to the wood that you left, and descend the path to reach the road beside Upper Redmires Reservoir at the car park. Follow the road west around the upper reservoir until the road runs out. There is a footpath that follows around the southern shores of the 3 reservoirs, often wet following rain but easy to follow. A pleasant walk around the water's edge. Follow this path around the 3 reservoirs to reach a track that goes to the corner of the minor road, often busy with cars. Descend this road back to the road junction. Cross the road and follow the path through the gate, down to the stream and over the new stepping stones. Ascend the path back to the car park. (4.0kms. 40m. 1hrs. 20min.)
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