Enjoy picturesque woodlands and rippling waters
Agden is situated in a charming area of countryside on the edge of the Peak District, less than 10 miles north-west of Sheffield. This route offers walkers plenty to see along the way, including the quaint villages of High and Low Bradfield, picturesque woodlands and the rippling waters of Agden Reservoir.
Useful Downloads
Details
Location
Northwest of Low Bradfield, near Sheffield
Difficulty
3 out of 4
Route length
3.5 miles
Walking time
2.5 hours
Terrain & gradient
A mixture of roads, fields, surfaced tracks and unsurfaced paths. The route is mainly fairly level, however this is an uphill section up to High Bradfield. Good sturdy footwear is recommended.
How to get there
By car
This route begins at the public car park, off The Sands in Low Bradfield (S6 6LA). There is also some roadside parking in Low Bradfield.
From Loxley
Head west on the B6077/Loxley Road for 3 miles to High Bradfield. Turn left onto Woodfall Lane and down the hill to Low Bradfield. At the T-junction with Mill Lee Road, turn right and then right again onto the Sands. The car park is on the right after about 100 metres.
By public transport
Low Bradfield is accessible by bus. There is a bus stop where Smithy Bridge Road meets Mill Lee Road; just a two minute walk away from the start point of the route.
For up to date travel information from any location visit google maps to search directions.
Visitor information
To keep everyone happy and safe, please:
- follow government guidance
- don’t swim
- take your litter home
- stick to the path
- keep your dog on a lead
- clean up after your dog
- don’t light fires or BBQs.
Make a day of it
While you're here, why not try another walk?
| Walk | Distance | Difficulty | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Dike walk | 2.5 miles | 2 out of 4 |
|
| Damflask walk | 3.5 miles | 1 out of 4 |
|
More things to do near Sheffield
Whether you fancy a gentle stroll around a reservoir, a challenging hike, a bike ride with the family, a bit of pony trekking or an afternoon of fishing, there's plenty to do around Sheffield.
