Walk leader: Lee

Difficulty: Leisurely

Start time: 1:00pm

End time: 4:00pm

Start and end point (circular route): The Cross Scythes pub, Totley

Distance (in miles): 7

Is your walk dog friendly?: Yes, well-behaved dogs only

Full description: 

We start from the Cross Scythes pub in Totley, making our way through Gillfield Wood, then proceeding to Totley Moor trig point whilst taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Peak District. Reaching Blackamoor nature reserve, we saunter through the reserve, admiring the wildlife and, if we are lucky, spotting the local deer wandering the Totley Moors.

History: Blackamoor Nature Reserve's history spans from the 13th century, when the land was granted to monks who developed a farmstead, to its 20th-century gifting to the City of Sheffield by philanthropist J. G. Graves in the 1930s to be preserved in its natural state. It was subsequently managed by various entities, including the Duke of Norfolk for grouse shooting, before being gifted to the city for public enjoyment and protection from development. The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust has managed the reserve since 2001, ensuring its continued conservation.

Public transport or car sharing options: 

Bus 97 takes you from the city centre right to the start in Totley.