Reservoir Dogs
Forget the Lake District for a second, if you’re in the Sheffield area or its nearby Peak District reaches you’re at the heart of what I will lovingly dub ‘the Reservoir District’. There are plenty of bodies of water with fantastic surroundings for you to explore on our very own doorstep. In this article, we’ll shine a light on some of the scenic reservoir walks near Sheffield and the Peak District, and because we’re all about dog-friendly places, we’ll throw in the nearest dog-friendly pub or coffee shop for you to fuel up after your walk.
For a handy print at home pack, Yorkshire Water has created a Sotuh Yorkshire Reservoir Walks print out
Agden Reservoir, Low Bradfield
Length: 2.5 miles
Time: 1.5 hours
Car Park: The Sands, S6 6LA
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Plough Inn, The Old Horns Inn
Agden Reservoir Walking Route: Agden Reservoir Walk by Bradfield Walkers
Dale Dike Reservoir, Near Bradfield
Length: 2.5 miles
Time: 1.5 hours
Car Park: On-road parking at S6 6LE and S6 6JE
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Plough Inn in Lower Bradfield if starting from S6 6LE, Strines Inn if starting from S6 6LE
Dale Dike Reservoir Walking Route: Dale Dike Reservoir Walk by Yorkshire Water
Damflask Reservoir, Low Bradfield
Length: 3.5 miles
Time: 2 hours
Car Park: On-road parking
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Nags Head or the Royal Hotel
Damflask Reservoir Walking Route: Damflask Reservoir Walk by Yorkshire Water
Redmires Reservoir, Fulwood
Length: 2.5 miles
Time: 1.5 hours
Car Park: Car Park near s10 4QZ
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Three Merry Lads
Redmires Reservoir Walking Route: Redmires Reservoir Walk by Yorkshire Water
Langsett Reservoir, Langsett
Length: 3 miles
Time: 3 hours
Car Park: Car Park at Langsett Barn S36 4GY
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Waggon & Horses
Dog Friendly Cafe Nearby: Bank View Cafe
Langsett Reservoir Walking Route: Langsett Reservoir Walk by Yorkshire Water
More Hall Reservoir, Ewden Village
Length: 2.3 miles
Time: 1 hours
Car Park: Roadside Parking at S36 4ZD
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Castle Inn at Bolsterstone
More Hall Reservoir Walking Route: More Hall Reservoir Walk by Yorkshire Water
Broomhead Reservoir, Ewden Village
Length: 2.3 miles
Time: 1.5 hours
Car Park: Roadside Parking at S36 4ZD
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Castle Inn at Bolsterstone
Broomhead Reservoir Walking Route: Broomhead Reservoir Walk by Yorkshire Water
Ladybower Reservoir, Derwent Valley
Length: 5 miles
Time: 2 hours
Car Park: Roadside Parking at S33 0AQ
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Ladybower Inn
Ladybower Reservoir Walking Route: Ladybower Reservoir Walk by Lets Go Peak District
Derwent & Howden Reservoir, Derwent Valley
Length: 10 miles
Time: 3-4 hours
Car Park: Fairnholme Visitor Centre S33 0AQ
Dog Friendly Pubs Nearby: The Ladybower Inn
Derwent Reservoir Walking Route: Derwent & Howden Reservoir Walk by Lets Go Peak District
Each of these walks are perfect for a clear day, with most of them being fine for those who can’t walk too far. The links to the walks themselves will give you more information on difficulty so you can make your own decision. We’ve made a suggestion for a dog friendly spot for each walk, but you’ll find plenty of dog friendly places in North Sheffield, as well as dog friendly pubs in the Peak District.
Can you think of any other reservoirs that we’ve missed off of this list in or around Sheffield? If so, then let us know!