This walk covers section 4 of the 15 mile Sheffield Round Walk and picks up where our Ladies Spring Woods to Graves Park walk finishes, just at the exit of Graves Park on Hemsworth Road. The route runs just under 4 miles but does feature some rather steep sections and busy roads, so not ideal for the less able or nervous dogs.
Distance: Roughly 4.3 miles / 7 km
Difficulty: Leisurely (with some hills this is Sheffield)
Wildlife: None
Terrain: Muddy trails and Pavements
Traffic: You will need to walk next to busy roads in sections of this walk
Follow route on OS Maps App: Graves Park to Endcliffe Park
Graves Park to Endcliffe Park Follow Along
This walk starts on Hemsworth Road just outside the entrance of Graves Park. As you’re leaving the park you need to turn right and walk along Hemsworth Road.
As you walk along Hemsworth Road you’ll round the corner and notice the water tower in front of you. Cross the road and take the left turn at the Water Tower pub on to Ashbury Lane.
Walk straight along Ashbury Lane, it may look like you’re heading toward a dead end, but there will be a footpath at the end.
As you walk onto what feels like a driveway, you’ll spot some rather fabulous looking houses on the right hand side. Try not stare too long. Keep walking and you’ll eventually walk onto an obvious walking trail. The trail is relatively easy to follow and from this point on your dog is probably fine being off lead.
The trail walks along the side of Lees Hall gold course, which will give you great views either side as you walk along.
The trail starts to drop further into woodland, keep following the trail straight and only veer from it when you spot Round Walk signs. The trail proceeds on for a while and can get a little muddy the lower it gets. Remember it’s important to keep following the trail and not taking any of the turns.
You’ll soon come to a split in the path, despite what Eddie thinks in the photo below, at this point we’re actually turning left.
Continuing along the trail, you’ll soon spot another Round Walk sign ahead alongside a bench in case you need to have a bit of a rest. We’ll be turning left at the sign, but first – time for a photo
A short walk down the hill, you’ll be turning left again at another round walk sign and onto a trail that takes you down and over a little bridge. On your right hand side through the trees you’ll see Meersbrook Allotments.
Just over the bridge you’ll come to another fork in the road, this time we want to veer off to the right and follow the round walk sign up the last part of this trail section. This trail will lead you up onto Lees Hall Avenue, which means it’s time for dogs to go back on the lead.
Follow the road up to the junction. From here you need to head straight across and continue along Lees Hall Avenue. Along this road ypu’ll pass a row of shops on the right before reaching the end of the road.
At the end of the road, turn left and cross the road onto the other side. Follow the pavement up until you reach the entrance of Meersbrook Park. As you enter the park you’ll notice a beautiful old building known as Bishops House.
Bishops House is Sheffield’s best-preserved timber-framed building, built during Mary Tudor’s reign in around 1554. During that time this was a building in the village of Norton Lees, which back then was around 2 miles away from Sheffield. Today the building is a museum and venue.
After you’ve had a look around Bishops House, head back onto the path and follow it down past the outdoor gym equipment to the brow of the hill. Enjoy what is what one of the best views of Sheffield.
There are benches here if you want to take some time out for a rest, soak in the view and see which of Sheffield’s landmarks you can pick out of the sky line.
When you’re ready, follow the path down the hill. The path bends around at the bottom and goes between two play areas. Continue to follow the path until you reach an opportunity to turn right after the play areas. Follow the path down and toward the exit of the park.
At the park’s exit you’ll notice another Round Walk sign directing you left along Meersbrook Park Road. Follow the road to the end and stop at the pelican crossing.
As you cross the road, turn right and then turn left after B&M walking down the road between B&M and Lidl. Walk under the bridge and turn left, you’ll notice another round walk sign. Follow this sign and turn right.
Veer left toward a small bridge over the river Sheaf.
Turn left after the bridge and head for the crossing. Cross the road and walk alongside the park toward the end of the road. Here you’ll see the Broadfield Pub on Abbeydale Road, this is a great dog friendly pub for a pit stop during normal times.
Not stopping? Turn left here and cross the road onto the same side as the pub. You’ll notice a round walk sign beckoning you to turn right after Nether Edge School onto Glen Road.
Take the short walk up Glen Road and at the end follow the road round as it turns into Sandford Grove Road.
Sandford Grove Road is a steady climb, so hopefully you’ve got some energy left in your legs. You’ll be following the road up, and continuing to follow it as it bends around at the top. It’s probably around a 15-20 walk up this hill until your next turn.
You’ll reach a cross roads area, here you need to cross the road and continue heading upwards.
Keep an eye out on the right side of the road, you’ll soon spot a Round Walk sign telling you to turn left. A quick look left and the sign points toward a gap in the wall, allowing you to head into the wooded area and away from the road side.
Turn right as you enter Brincliffe Woods and follow the trail along. Down the hill you’ll be able to spot Brincliffe Allotments. Follow the trail through Brincliffe Woods enjoying the scenery as you go. In here you’re looking for small white ’round walk’ markers rather than green signs.
The trail eventually starts to drift downwards taking you a little further away from the road. You’ll soon spot some steps to your right and a round walk marker. Head up these steps and follow the trail back toward the road.
Up these steps you’ll walk on for a short distance before spotting another set of steps heading up and to the right. Head up these steps which will take you toward the exit of Brincliffe Edge Woods.
As you leave the woods you’ll notice the entrance to Chelsea Park straight across the street. Cross over and head through the park gate into another of Sheffield’s fantastic parks.
Follow the path through the park. You’ll pass a bench with bum prints and paw prints in it (If anyone knows the story behind this bench, i’d love to hear it. Drop us a message). At the end of the path is a fantastic big old tree.
As the path splits you should head right and continue to follow the path through the park to the exit.
As you exit the park, turn left onto Chelsea Road and walk up the street. The next Round Walk sign is on the left and points down Cavendish Road which means that we’ll be turning right onto that road next.
There are some pretty amazing houses on Cavendish Road giving you something to look at as you head to the end of the road. At the end of the road we’ll be turning left onto Osborne Road.
Follow Osborne Road right to the end where it meets Psalter Lane.
Cross the road and head down Stretton Road which is directly opposite.
At the end of the short road, turn right onto Penrhyn Road. A short distance down this hill you’ll be turning left and heading down Pinner Road
At the bottom of Pinner Road, turn right and head to the bottom of the street.
Turn left on Junction Road and you’re at Hunters Bar roundabout, if you follow the street round there is a cross to head over and you’ve reached the end of the walk at Endcliffe Park.
If you’re looking for a dog friendly spot nearby to finish your walk then head to our Ecclesall Road section for inspiration.
If you’ve reached this point as the end of the round walk, then well done for completing it. If you’ve just decided to tackle this section and you’re interested in other sections of this walk, why not check out our Sheffield Round Walk page. For more local walks and dog walks, why not check out our Sheffield Walks page.