Driving down the A57 into Sheffield there is an obvious "Stone" set in the moors on the south of the road. This is the Head Stone. Given this is situated on the outskirts of Sheffield this area is not very busy and many days you can be on your own on the Hallam Moors. This route takes the walker from the edge of Sheffield to the Head Stone, and back around Redmires Reservoirs.

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From the bus terminus walk 20m further along the road (west) when there is a path around the edge of the houses leading to a park. Continue along this path until it reaches a road (Lodge Moor Road. Turn right and follow the path on the side of Redmires Plantation until a road is reached near to Wyming Brook Farm. We now follow the road for a short while, going north and then west at the junction until at the car park for Wyming Brook forest. Once here, follow the drive down Wyming Brook as it circuits above Rivelin reservoirs. At Reddicar Hollow there is a path that takes you up and west towards the Head Stone, follow this. Once at the path junction and with the Head Stone in view, walk over the moor to reeach the Head Stone. (5.0kms. 100m. 1hrs. 40min.)

From the Head Stone retrace your steps to reach the path junction which is followed south to reach the conduit. Follow this east and then south to reach Redmires Road. Follow the road west around the westerly of the reservoirs until the road runs out. From here it is possible to extend this route up to Stanage Pole. There is a footpath that follows around the southern shores of the 3 reservoirs, often wet following rain but easy to follow. At the end of the reservoirs follow the track back to the road and then 200m north along the road to meet the end of the conduit. Follow this conduit back to the starting point. Returning to the bus terminus, you turn north from the conduit when it reaches Lodge Moor Road. (6.5kms. 50m. 2hrs. 0min.)

18th January 2023 Today there was so=me snow on the ground, frozen ground and bright sunshine. Very cold early on but warmed up a little later. Once at Wyming Brook walked down the track to Reddin Clough then taking the path up to the ridge. Much easier in the frozen conditions. Coffee at Head Stone was shortened due to the cold. A great walk in magical conditions.

2nd September 2022 There are a number of variations on this route. Today I took the path right from the bus terminal and down to the towards Rivelin Reservoir. Following this path gets to the bottom of Wyming Brook where the route describes if followed. With the views at the Head Stone towards Derwent Edge over the moors, it is hard to believe that this is only 5km from one of the largest cities in the UK.

7th September 2021 It is amazing what open space there is just outside the built up area of Sheffield. Walked form the edge of the housing into the Moors. Heather i on the turn - still nice through. The bracken as I left the woods was really something - over head high. Again, away from the car parks there was nobody about. Great little walk.

5th July 2020 Back out in the Peak District post lockdown. It was busy at the honey-spots of Wyming Brook and Redmires but once away from there the moors are your own. A good walk in the afternoon despite the sunshine and showers. Good to be out on the moors again