Welcome to Parkwood Springs

Parkwood Springs is a beautiful and serene nature reserve located in South Yorkshire. The park is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and foxes, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife photography. The park also offers stunning views of the city skyline, making it a great place to relax and unwind.

The park is also a popular destination for hikers and mountain bikers. The park has a network of trails that wind through the woods and up the hills, offering a challenging and rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The trails are well-maintained and offer a variety of difficulty levels, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers and bikers. The park also has a dedicated mountain bike trail, which is a popular spot for adrenaline junkies looking for a thrill.

Parkwood Springs is also a popular destination for families. The park has a playground and picnic area, making it a great spot for a family day out. The park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including nature walks, birdwatching tours, and outdoor concerts. The park is a great place to spend a day with the family, enjoying the great outdoors and taking in the stunning views of the city.

Local Schools

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Abbeyfield Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Best	Orphanage Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S3 9AN 1142426009 School Website
St Catherines Catholic Voluntary Academy Hallam Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Rigby	Firshill Crescent Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 7BX 01143030381 School Website
Astrea Academy Sheffield Free Schools Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Co Headteacher David Boyd Rachel Flemming	Andover Street Sheffield S3 9BE 1145539110 School Website
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Read	Boynton Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 7HL 01142326603 School Website
Byron Wood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Wood	Earldom Road Burngreave Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 7EJ 1142723624 School Website
Pye Bank Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhea Kurcewicz	Andover Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S3 9EF 1142760472 School Website
Oasis Academy Watermead Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Nichola Smith	Barrie Crescent Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 8RJ 01142016800 School Website
Pathways E Act Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Long	Raisen Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 7NA 01142310044 School Website
Parkwood E Act Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Cottingham	Longley Avenue West Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 8UL 01142310221 School Website
Walkley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Wallis	Burnaby Crescent Walkley Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 2RZ 01142340550 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheffield Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP 1.71 Miles

Meadowhall Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ 2.78 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 2.80 Miles

Chapeltown Market Place, Chapeltown, South Yorkshire, S35 2UU 4.16 Miles

Rotherham Central Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH 5.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis 0800 244442 50 Burton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8BX 0.72 Miles
R D S Cars 0114 270 1226 1 Sutherland Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7SG 1.02 Miles
Atherton Travel 07872 336962 10A Oxspring Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NR 1.15 Miles
Sheffield Minibus Hire 0114 331 0100 Victoria Quays/2 Furnival Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7YA 1.16 Miles
Aegis Executive Travel 0114 233 2640 39 Manvers Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2PJ 1.17 Miles
Premier Airport Cars 0114 281 7768 10 Ellerton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6UG 1.18 Miles
City Taxis 0114 234 3333 7 Southey Hill, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8BA 1.20 Miles
Brookes Taxis 01909 773681 31 Penny Holme Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4LA 1.23 Miles
Leo Travel 0114 231 1210 87 Binsted Way, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NW 1.33 Miles
Nemesis Travel 0114 299 0990 Farndale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1SH 1.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Norwood Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Huntsman Building Indoor Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Forge Health Group 0345 1222231	Pitsmoor Surgery 151 Burngreave Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S3 9DL
Melrose Surgery 0114 2723715	Melrose Surgery 131 Burngreave Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S3 9DG
Herries Road Surgery 0114 2326478	Herries Road Surgery 450 Herries Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 8TL
Norwood Medical Centre 0845 1242498	Norwood Medical Centre 360 Herries Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 7HD
Burngreave Surgery 0114 2725619	Burngreave Surgery 5 Burngreave Road Sheffield S3 9DA

Local Stores

Southey Green
261-263 Southey Green Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 7QB
01142 326517
Store Website
1.19 miles

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SPAR - Penistone Road Service Station
Penistone Road
Sheffield
S6 3BN
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hallam Veterinary Centre
43-47 Holme Lane Hillsborough Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 4JP 0114 234 3013 hallamvets@btconnect.com Website 1.19 miles
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Companion Care (Sheffield Wadsley Bridge) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit D Kilner Way Retail Park Kilner Way Sheffield Yorkshire S6 1NN 0114 321 0797 sheffieldwadsleybridge@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
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Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres Ltd
110-116 Halifax Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 1LH 0114 233 4673 abbeymoor@btconnect.com Website 1.54 miles

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Sheffield Pdsa Pet Hospital
14 Newhall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2QL 0114 243 3232 Website 1.74 miles

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Vets Now (Sheffield)
14 Newhall Road Attercliffe Sheffield Yorkshire S9 2QL 0114 242 1929 sheffieldclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.74 miles
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Hallam Veterinary Centre
187 Crookes Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 1TE 0114 268 3591 hallamvets@btconnect.com Website 1.80 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 2.58 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 3.96 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 4.26 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 5.33 miles

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Padley Gorge
This Is An Excellent Circular Walk Through The Ancient Woodland Of Padley Gorge Starting In The Longshaw Estate Before Crossing The B6521 To Follow Beside The Burbage Brook. The Walk Travels South On The Western Bank Of The River Before Crossing And Returning Along The Eastern Bank. The Thick Tree Canopy And Running Water Ensures That This Walk Remains Cool Throughout The Summer. Whilst The Moss Covered Boulders And Many Ferns Help To Make This Feel Like A Truely Magical Place. Dogs Must Be Kept On Their Lead Whilst Passing Through The Longshaw Estate. S11 7TY 7.80 miles From Hathersage Continue Towards Sheffield On The A6187. Turn Right Following Signs Of The National Trust Longshaw Estate, The Turn Right Following The Signs For The Car Park And Estate Visitor Centre.

Froggatt
This Is A Fantastic Albeit Challenging Walk Through Woodland And Narrow English Lanes, The Steep Ascent To Froggatt Edge Is Rewarded By Breath-Taking Views At The Top. S11 7TZ 8.06 miles Take The A6187 From Sheffield, Heading Towards Hathersage. Turn Left Onto The A625 Following Signs For Froggatt. Shortly After Passing The Grouse Inn On Your Right Hand Side, Turn Right And Follow The Brown National Trust Signs For Parking.

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