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Information about Bingham park in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Bingham Park Bingham Park is owned by Sheffield City Council and is a grassy and wooded area just west of Endcliffe Park. The higher parts have views across the valley to Ranmoor. The Park is next door to Whitley Woods where Shepherd Wheel can be found. The park also has tennis courts, a bowling green, plus an Astroturf court commonly used by local footballers. Original Owners In the mid 19th century, the land we now know as Bingham Park was owned by Robert Younge of Greystones Hall who bequeathed it in his will of 1875 to his nephew, Francis Otter of Ranby Hall, Wragby. Sir John Bingham and his wife, Maria, had a good view of the wooded hillside from their home across the valley, next to Ranmoor Church. One day, whilst looking out of their window, Sir John said to his wife, “Would you like a very fine set of jewels or would you prefer to give that beautiful gem over there to the children of Sheffield?” Lady Bingham answered that she would rather Sheffield had the jewel and so Sir John bought the 11 acres of land and in September 1911, at the opening ceremony of the park, he handed over the deeds to Sheffield’s Lord Mayor. Sports Whiteley Wood Bowling Club was formed in 1910 and had one small flat green down at the bottom of the hill. The 2 greens you can see today half way up the hill were laid out in 1914 and 1915 which was when the old pavilion was built and opened by the then president, Sir john Bingham. The current pavilion was opened on April 22nd 1972 by the then Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Alderman Hebblethwaite. The land at the top of the hill was bought by the Council in 1912 to link Whiteley Woods with Bingham Park. The golf course is marked on the 1935 map and it is still possible to see where the greens were. Photos of the area in 1950 also show allotment plots here and very few trees. Remains Further down in what is now a wooded area below Bingham Park Road is an octagonal concrete base above the path. This was the base for a shelter, a simple wooden structure, like a summer house, painted royal blue. It was built when the land in front of it was open and before the trees blocked the view of John Bingham’s house, next door to Ranmoor Church. The allotments behind the houses on Rustlings Road have been here since 1905 when the previous site, between Hunters Bar and Psalter Lane, was needed for building. On the southern side of the allotments lies an area of ancient oak woodland. Over 400 years old, this is an important wildlife habitat where it is possible to hear woodpeckers and enjoy swathes of bluebells and wood anemones. Restoration Works The Bingham Park Community Group was set up in November 2016 to encourage the community to take an active part in the redevelopment of facilities in the Park. The area had declined and needed major work to improve the facilities. With help from FoPV, funds were raised to repair walls and resurface one of the old tennis courts. Sheffield City Council in conjunction with the Lawn Tennis Association provided a couple of pay to play tennis courts which are very popular. The AstroTurf court has been repaired and some of the old tennis court areas have been landscaped, and new benches installed around the park. Work continues to develop the remaining tennis courts and a netball and basketball court are being considered. If you would like to help the Bingham Park Community Group please let us know. Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG) Sadly parts of Bingham Park have seen better days and we are supporting a small group of enthusiastic residents of this area with plans to renovate and upgrade parts of the Park. Bingham Park Community Group wants to raise funds to improve the facilities in Bingham Park (including the football and tennis courts, bowling green, golf course and surrounding green areas). For the latest updates plese see below. If you would like to get involved in helping with these renovations please let us know via the Contact us link below. The group also has an active Facebook page - search for ‘Bingham Park Community Group’. Update from Bingham Park Community Group If you would like to make a donation towards the work of the Bingham park Community Group and the improvements to the sporting facilities please click the button here. Donate Bingham Park Community Group (BPCG) is collaborating with Friends of Porter Valley (FoPV) and Sheffield Parks Department to enhance Bingham Park's facilities. The 3 lower courts ( 1-2-3) next to the 2 new Pay to Play Tennis courts were in very bad condition. Court 3; Fundraising started in 2019 and court 3 was resurfaced and walls repaired, and fencing was provided on 2 sides in 2024. Court 1; In 2022, a Basketball/Netball court was built through fundraising from donations, grants, and crowdfunding. The posts can be rotated for both sports, and it has proved it popular and is free to access. Court 2; This saw a second Basketball court constructed in 2023. Adjacent to the basketball courts, two picnic tables have been installed. Additionally, a couple of park benches offering exceptional views of Ranmoor are situated near the courts. Children’s Adventure Trail. This trail is constructed of timber at the top of the park. The Trail was financed by Loadhog, a Sheffield firm, with some additional funds from FoPV in February 2024. Fruit Trees. In February 2025, 30 fruit trees, including greengage, apple, pear, and plum, were planted near the tennis courts. Over 80 community volunteers, including children, families, and adults, participated. The Local Area Committee funded the project. Pétanque/ Boules. Plans are underway to build a Pétanque Court at Bingham Park's ‘old’ bowling green. Funding has been provided by J.G Graves, Sheffield Town Trust, Co-op Ecclesall Road, Loadhog, and the Duck Race, with additional support from FoPV and individual donors. Skateboard Park This project is in its early stages. More details will be provided later. We are keen to do more for local teenagers - encouraging them to make more use of the facilities.Bingham Park Community Group will continue to improve the attractiveness of this piece of land after years of neglect. We meet every three months and are always on the look out for new members/volunteers. Find us on Facebook (search ‘Bingham Park Community Group’) and get updates about meetings and events.

Information about the Endcliffe Park Toad sculpture, in Sheffield. The Endcliffe Park Toad The new iron toad shortly after installation. Donations Although the new toad is now in place, we still need to raise a few more pounds to meet the cost. To make a donation to the Endcliffe Park Toad renewal project, please do so here via our secure donations page. Donate The iron toad after one week. The Endcliffe Park Toad, seen above, is a well known piece of public art located a few metres below the Cafe. The latest version was installed on 5th December 2024 after almost a year of fundraising by FoPV, and it is made of metal by a local sculptor called Jason Thompson, who has also designed and made other works of art in Sheffield such as the 'Chair' in the Rivelin Valley. This is the third toad made by Jason to sit on this base. The first toad, in 1997, was jointly funded as a celebration of nature - by the Off the Shelf Literary festival, and Sheffield Wildlife Trust. Both wooden toads eventually deteriorated, returning them to nature, each lasting about 12 years. The remains of the 2012 toad can still be seen beside the holly bush beside the river. Reflecting the original heritage, the current toad sits on the open pages of a book, as with the previous two wooden toads of 1997 and 2012. Sculptor Jason Thomson, and Glyn Mansell of FoPV, visited Greystones Primary School and talked to pupils in Y2 and Y5 about the Toad project. The pupils were fascinated and later produced art and written work which was displayed in school and the Tropical Pavilion at the Botanical Gardens one Saturday in September 2024 . A selection of this work is inscribed onto the new ‘pages’ supporting the metal 2024 toad, some of which can be seen in the pictures below. The Watch We are often asked about the watch, so we asked Jason to explain. "It’s about time and the frozen nature of sculpture as the world changes around it. The new iron toad , if left alone, could last for ten or twenty thousand years compared to 12 to 15 years for his two wooden incarnations. The frog Prince of fairy tales also comes into it, but as he’s a common toad (Bufo Bufo ) maybe a nice watch is preferable?" Close-ups of the books

Find out about the FoPV walks which take place throughout the year, and book your tickets. Mesačné prechádzky Raz za mesiac organizujeme vychádzky so záujmovou témou, ktoré sú otvorené pre všetkých. Podrobnosti o našich plánovaných prechádzkach nájdete nižšie a v závislosti od zariadenia, ktoré používate na zobrazenie tejto stránky, môžete buď umiestniť kurzor myši na každú udalosť, alebo použiť šípku rozbaľovacej ponuky, aby ste zistili ďalšie podrobnosti o každej prechádzke. Tieto vychádzky sa stali veľmi populárnymi a v dôsledku stále sa zvyšujúceho počtu musíme počet obmedziť prevádzkou registračného systému. Registrácia chôdze Registrácia na naše vychádzky je bezplatná a bude k dispozícii dva týždne pred prechádzkou. Pre registráciu kliknite na tlačidlo nižšie a rezervujte si svoje miesto alebo miesta a prosím upravte množstvo podľa počtu osôb, pre ktoré rezervujete. Okamžite dostanete potvrdenie o vašej rezervácii, ktoré bude obsahovať podrobnosti o začiatku prechádzky a váš lístok/y. Lístok si budete musieť priniesť na začiatok prechádzky, a to buď vytlačením, alebo môžete ukázať digitálnu verziu na svojom telefóne. Neberte so sebou ďalších priateľov alebo rodinu bez toho, aby ste si pre nich objednali lístok, ani nezdieľajte miesto stretnutia, pretože musíme zabezpečiť, aby sa počet dodržal na dohodnutom počte. Registrácia bude ukončená po objednaní všetkých vstupeniek alebo o 17:00 večer pred prechádzkou. Bohužiaľ nemôžeme ukázať, koľko lístkov zostáva počas vašej registrácie. Ak sa pokúšate objednať viac, ako zostáva, nedovolí vám objednať si viac, ako je k dispozícii na túto prechádzku. Ak sa tak stane a chýba vám 1 lístok, objednajte si zostávajúce lístky a kontaktujte nás pomocou kontaktnej stránky. Pripravované podujatia FoPV Walk - Dawn Chorus so 10. 5. Priehrada drotárstva Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - The Lost Waterwheels of the Porter Valley so 10. 5. Endcliffe Park Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - Early Plants of the Valley so 24. 5. Wire Mill Dam Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - Butterflies and Other Invertebrates so 28. 6. Bingham Park and Whiteley Woods Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - Bats! pi 26. 9. Forge Dam Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - Trees so 01. 11. Forge Dam Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - Trees so 08. 11. Forge Dam Viac informácií Buy Tickets FoPV Walk - Tiptoe through the toadstools! so 22. 11. Wire Mill Dam Viac informácií Buy Tickets

Details of the FoPV Work Mornings which are organised every 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday in each month. Pracovné rána As one of nearly 90 Friends' groups in Sheffield, we work in partnership with the Sheffield Parks Department to ensure that our green spaces are well-used and maintained. Sheffield boasts one of the largest number of 'Friends Of' groups in the UK in comparison with other major cities. To help with that we meet with the Parks Department at the start of each year to discuss what we can do to help, and organise Work Mornings where those tasks can be undertaken. These take place on the 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday in each month, staring at 9:45am until 1pm. For more details about where we meet each time, please see the calendar entry on our home page. 2. štvrtok a 4. utorok v každom mesiaci je pracovné ráno, ktoré začína o 10:00 a končí okolo 13:00. Ak sa k nám chcete pridať, kontaktujte organizátora uvedeného v zázname v kalendári pre daný deň. Termíny a miesta stretnutí nájdete v kalendári na domovskej stránke. Stretávame sa so Strážcami a zapájame sa do akýchkoľvek praktických úloh, ktoré je potrebné urobiť; Čistenie ostružín, Rezanie podrastu zasahujúceho do cestičiek, Zber odpadu a mnoho ďalších aktivít. Navštívte sekciu Blog našej webovej stránky a prečítajte si o našich predchádzajúcich aktivitách v rámci pracovného rána. Ak máte ďalšie otázky, kontaktujte nás prostredníctvom odkazu v hornej časti tejto stránky. PLI Insurance The cover we have with our insurer also covers our volunteers whilst taking part in any of our organised activities, irrespective of their membership status. You can see our full statement about our PLI on the 'Documents ' page Work Morning Blogs Keep upto date with all the activity we have been upto on our work mornings by looking through our blogs below. V tomto jazyku zatiaľ neboli zverejnené žiadne príspevky Zostaňte naladení...

Information about the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Nature Counts Initiative 'Príroda sa počíta' Toto je Iniciatíva „Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust“, ktorá sa snaží lepšie porozumieť divočine a biotopom určitých oblastí. Priatelia Porter Valley vyzývajú svojich členov, aby sa zapojili do pomoci prispieť k lepšiemu pochopeniu voľne žijúcich živočíchov a ich biotopov. našej časti Porter Valley. Môžete kliknúť na logo nižšie odošlite svoje pozorovania, ktoré následne pomôžu organizácii „Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust“ urobiť lepšie, na dôkazoch založené možnosti ochrany a následne informovať o svojej stratégii Living Landscapes v okolí širšej oblasti Sheffield a Rotherham. Nemusíte sa registrovať ani vytvárať účet, stačí kliknúť na logo nižšie a začať registrovať svoje pozorovania. Nepochybne máme veľa informovaných a vysoko zdatných členov, čo dokazujú nádherné fotografie, ktoré vidíme na Facebooku a Twitteri, ktorí chodia a pozorujú zmeny, ku ktorým dochádza v priebehu roka. Toto je druh informácií, ktoré by sme chceli v priebehu času zachytiť pomocou funkcie „Príroda sa počíta“. Napríklad, keď kráčate, bicyklujete alebo bežíte údolím, ak uvidíte niečo podobné tým, ktoré sú uvedené nižšie, jednoducho prejdite na stránku Príroda sa počíta a zaznamenajte svoje pozorovanie – je to veľmi rýchle a jednoduché; Prvá lastovička, Posledný rýchly, Zaujímavé huby, motýľ, moľa, Krtková aktivita, Prvé kvitnutie sasanky lesnej, alebo dokonca; Pozorovanie vodného hraboša!

Information about Shepherd Wheel in Sheffield. An FoPV project. Pastierske koleso Otváracie hodiny OTVORENÉ každú sobotu a nedeľu a štátne sviatky Britský letný čas zima (GMT) od 10:00 do 16:00 od 11:00 do 15:00 Shepherd Wheel je brusiarska dielňa poháňaná vodou z osemnásteho storočia, ktorej počiatky siahajú minimálne do roku 1584, kedy sa Porter Wheel spomínal v testamente Williama Beightona zo Stumper Lawe, ktorý si prenajal gróf zo Shrewsbury. Edward Shepherd, ktorý investoval do budov a rybníka, si pozemok prenajal v roku 1749 a dal mu súčasný názov. V priebehu nasledujúcich storočí existovali rôzni vlastníci podniku a pracovala na ňom rodina Hindovcov, keď bol v roku 1930 definitívne zatvorený. V roku 2012 bola dokončená rozsiahla rekonštrukcia v hodnote 1 milióna libier s financovaním z fondu Heritage Lottery Fund, Sheffield City. Rada a priatelia Porter Valley. Otváracie hodiny OTVORENÉ každú sobotu a nedeľu a štátne sviatky Britský letný čas zima (GMT) od 10:00 do 16:00 od 11:00 do 15:00 Shepherd Wheel je brusiarska dielňa poháňaná vodou z osemnásteho storočia, ktorej počiatky siahajú minimálne do roku 1584, kedy sa Porter Wheel spomínal v testamente Williama Beightona zo Stumper Lawe, ktorý si prenajal gróf zo Shrewsbury. Edward Shepherd, ktorý investoval do budov a rybníka, si pozemok prenajal v roku 1749 a dal mu súčasný názov. V priebehu nasledujúcich storočí existovali rôzni vlastníci podniku a pracovala na ňom rodina Hindovcov, keď bol v roku 1930 definitívne zatvorený. V roku 2012 bola dokončená rozsiahla rekonštrukcia v hodnote 1 milióna libier s financovaním z fondu Heritage Lottery Fund, Sheffield City. Rada a priatelia Porter Valley. Donate Otváracie hodiny OTVORENÉ každú sobotu a nedeľu a štátne sviatky Britský letný čas zima (GMT) od 10:00 do 16:00 od 11:00 do 15:00 Shepherd Wheel je brusiarska dielňa poháňaná vodou z osemnásteho storočia, ktorej počiatky siahajú minimálne do roku 1584, kedy sa Porter Wheel spomínal v testamente Williama Beightona zo Stumper Lawe, ktorý si prenajal gróf zo Shrewsbury. Edward Shepherd, ktorý investoval do budov a rybníka, si pozemok prenajal v roku 1749 a dal mu súčasný názov. V priebehu nasledujúcich storočí existovali rôzni vlastníci podniku a pracovala na ňom rodina Hindovcov, keď bol v roku 1930 definitívne zatvorený. V roku 2012 bola dokončená rozsiahla rekonštrukcia v hodnote 1 milióna libier s financovaním z fondu Heritage Lottery Fund, Sheffield City. Rada a priatelia Porter Valley. Ak by ste chceli navštíviť celú adresu: Pastierske koleso Whiteley Woods Off Hangingwater Road Sheffield S11 2YE Vezmite prosím na vedomie: Keďže Shepherd Wheel sa nachádza v parku, na mieste nie je parkovisko a je vzdialená pešia vzdialenosť od blízkych ciest, kde je parkovanie povolené. Stránka má však rovný prístup pre vozičkárov, cyklistov, kočíky atď. Na mieste nie je verejné WC. Pridajte sa k nám ako dobrovoľník v Shepherd Wheel! Nepotrebujete žiadnu špecifickú kvalifikáciu, hoci inžinierske vzdelanie alebo práca so skupinami sú užitočné zručnosti. Ale ak máte radi a máte záujem stretávať sa a rozprávať sa s ľuďmi o Shepherd Wheel a priemyselnej histórii Sheffieldu; a ste nadšení zo zdieľania vedomostí a porozumenia tejto jedinečnej stránke, potom by dobrovoľníctvo mohlo byť pre vás! Ako môžem podať žiadosť? Kontaktujte nás prosím pomocou stránky ' Kontaktujte nás ', budeme vás kontaktovať ohľadom ďalšieho kroku. Naši dobrovoľníci Porozprávajte sa s návštevníkmi o lokalite, umiestnení a Sheffield priemyselnú históriu. Spolupracujte s členom personálu SIMT, aby ste zabezpečili poriadok na stránke a bezpečnosť návštevníkov. Majú flexibilitu v dátumoch a časoch ich dobrovoľníctva. Na výber sú 2-hodinové sloty; (10:00 -12), (12:00 - 14:00) a (14:00 - 16:00) v lete a (23:00 - 13:00) a (13:00 - 15:00) v zime. Žiadame vás, aby ste sa pokúsili ponúkať raz alebo dvakrát mesačne – alebo aj viac, ak si to želáte. Nemusíte sa pravidelne zaväzovať, ale pravidelný záväzok pomôže rozšíriť úlohu medzi dobrovoľnícky tím. Získajte informácie a podporu školenia od koordinátora dobrovoľníkov a od technikov SIMT, ktorí obsluhujú strojné zariadenia.

The Forge Dam Playground and News about its renovation. Ihrisko Forge Dam V roku 2018, pomocou štedrých darov od verejnosti, The Friends of the Porter Valley zariadili toľko potrebné vylepšenia ihriska. Na tomto obrázku je znázornené pokladanie falošnej trávy. Existuje však množstvo ďalších úloh, ktoré je potrebné vykonať, a príležitostí na výmenu väčšieho množstva zariadení. Aby sme to mohli urobiť, musíme získať viac peňazí, takže ak by ste chceli pomôcť, zvážte poskytnutie daru pomocou tlačidla nižšie alebo nás zastihnite počas mnohých pracovných dopoludní, ktoré organizujeme dvakrát do mesiaca. Ak by ste chceli prispieť na ihrisko Forge Dam, použite tlačidlo tu: darovať To find out the latest news about progress, please take a look at our blogs below. V tomto jazyku zatiaľ neboli zverejnené žiadne príspevky Zostaňte naladení...

Details of the FoPV interactive map of the valley. Pastierske koleso To get the map on your phone click this icon We have developed an interactive map to help you discover the numerous points of interest along the valley. Some well known, others not so well known. It is intended to be updated as an when new information becomes available. If you are aware of anything that is missing, or needs amending please Contact Us and let us know as much information as posible, including 'Links' that help verify the information. It's designed to be used on your smartphone as you walk through the valley, helping you to discover features such as; Architecture & Industry, Landscape & Geology, Birds, Trees & Flora, Viewpoints & Historic Photos, River & Water Sites, Memorial Plaques & Seats, and Maps & Paintings For Android phones, click on the link above and it will open in either Google Maps or the Chrome browser. Google Maps You will have the blue location spot to identify your location and all the interactive links will work. Chrome Browser You can go to “Google Maps ”, click “you ”, click “maps ”, click “Friends of Porter Valley guide ”. For Apple devices, it will help to have “Google Chrome” installed from the App store. Click on the link above and the map will open in “Google Chrome” and all the interactive links will work. If it opens into “Google Maps” (with blue location spot) unfortunately many of the links won’t work. If this is the case follow the Important Information instructions on the screen. Photos Many of the links contain photographs from that spot, both past and present, as well as some videos. To view these, click on the image to open the photo in the photo viewer, and where there are more than one image you can swipe left or right to scroll through them. Hiding The Map Using Google Maps App, you can hide the interactive map if you are not using it. Open the maps app. At the bottom there are some options - click on 'You' Then select the fopv map. Once opened you should have the map and the option to view the legend like below. Click on 'View map legend'. This brings up options to 'share' or 'close'. Click on 'Close' and that removes it from your view

Trems & Conditions for the FoPV annual Duck Race. Referenčné odkazy FoPV Tu sú uvedené odkazy na iné organizácie alebo skupiny, ktoré sú zapojené do FoPV, alebo poskytujú špecifické záujmy týkajúce sa našej práce. Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust SIMT financujú Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University a University of Sheffield a sú partnermi FoPV na Shepherd Wheel. Kaviareň Forge Dam Podrobnosti o tejto kaviarni Kaviareň Endcliffe Park Podrobnosti o tejto kaviarni River Sheaf Vyhradená stránka o jednej z našich susedných riek. Okrúhla prechádzka Sheffield Round Walk prechádza cez údolie Porter Valley, tento odkaz vysvetľuje jej trasu pri jej prechode. Sheffieldská astronomická spoločnosť Skupina astronómov, ktorí sa stretávajú v Environmentálnom centre v Mayfield Valley. Skupina na ochranu údolia Rivelin Podobná skupina ako FoPV, ktorá sa stará o záujmy susedného údolia Rivelin. Partnerský projekt Sheffield Moors Približne 56 štvorcových kilometrov horskej krajiny vo verejnom sektore alebo v charitatívnom vlastníctve na západnom okraji Sheffieldu. Hallam Community & Youth Association Podrobnosti o aktivitách a podujatiach organizovaných touto skupinou. Sheffield Kids Webová stránka, kde nájdete niečo, čo robiť v Sheffielde s deťmi. Centrum JG Graves Woodland Discovery Woodland Discovery Center sa nachádza v rozsiahlych a krásnych lesoch Ecclesall a je dokonalým vnútorným a vonkajším zariadením pre spektrum podujatí a návštevu lesa. Back to Tickets

Information about Lower Whiteley Woods in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Whiteley Woods - Lower Whiteley Woods, acquired by Sheffield Corporation in stages in the early years of the 20th century, is a narrow linear park which occupies an area of c11.5 hectares. The Porter Brook runs through the centre of the park with fairly steep, well-wooded valley sides to the north and south. The area inside the park, close to the Rustlings Road entrance, is formal with grass areas and shrub and tree plantings. There is a gradual transition in style from here towards the less formal character higher up the valley. The lodge at the park entrance was erected in 1908 at a cost of £640 and consisted of 2 rooms and a scullery on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms, a shelter and conveniences. Woods & Dams To the left of the main path is Trippett Wood, an area of ancient woodland, dating back to at least 1600. Woodpeckers, jays, tree-creepers and nuthatches are commonly seen in the woodland, whilst dippers and wagtails are resident near the river. A short distance into Whiteley Woods is the Ibbotson Dam, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is sometimes known as the Upper Spur Gear Dam, the name originating from the arrangement of the Wheel’s gear drive and different to that used on other wheels in the area. The Wheel and dam were bequeathed to Francis Otter in 1875 by his uncle, Robert Younge, owner and resident of Greystones Hall. Francis Otter sold them to Sheffield Corporation in the early 20th century. Mills Walter Charles Ibbotson was a grinder who leased the Ibbotson Wheel in the 1890s but by the turn of the century he had diversified as the area became more attractive for leisure activities. His advertisement in the Sheffield Independent of 1896 states “PORTER GLEN, TOP OF ENDCLIFFE PARK – Visitors will find Good Accommodation for Hot Water; Teas Provided, Schools and Parties Catered for; Boating, Swings; a large play ground -W C IBBOTSON” The Wheel was in good order in 1930 when it was suggested that it could become an industrial museum similar to Shepherd Wheel. Nothing came of the idea and the Wheel was demolished in the 1950s. Armchair Bridge There are the remains of a dam between Highcliffe Road and Whiteley Wood Road and the main path follows the goit. This was the site of the Leather Wheel, built in 1754 and shortly afterwards incorporated into the works of Thomas Boulsover. Sometimes alternatively known as the Nether Wheel, it ceased operating around 1900 and was demolished in 1907. A bridge, stone-built with seating niches and ornamental copings, across the Porter on Whiteley Wood Road, is known as the ‘armchair bridge’. Photos from the early 20th century show the sides of the bridge as being made of wooden lattices. These have now been replaced with stone.

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Information about Porter Clough in Sheffield. Part of the FoPV area. Porter Clough Crossing Woodcliffe at Carr Bridge, close to the confluence of the river Porter and the May Brook, a path enters the Porter Clough section of the Porter Valley. A stone near the entrance records the gift of the land to the city by the J G Graves Trust in 1938. To the right is a small hamlet, Carr Houses, typical of the settlements in this part of the valley. The original, left-hand end of the terrace dates back to 1675 and in 1707 was a small public house. As you walk up the path, across the fields to the right are a cluster of buildings on the site of the former Fulwood Corn Mills, the highest water mills in the valley. The lower mill was demolished around 1950 and both the dams filled in. However, the main buildings of the upper mill are still occupied. It was at this mill that buttons and snuff boxes, produced lower down the valley at the works of Thomas Boulsover, were given their final buffing and polishing. After crossing Mark Lane, the main path continues uphill and is easy to miss as it runs parallel to Clough Lane. It closely follows the course of the Porter Brook as it crosses to either side a couple of times, as the gradient begins to increase. The Waterfall Known affectionately as The Porter Falls, this is the only natural waterfall on the river. At only four metres high they can be a spectacular sight after heavy rain. A small bridge across the brook bears a plaque in memory of Oliver Gilbert, a renowned ecologist and Friend of the Porter Valley who inspired the restoration of the bridge. Jacobs Ladder Not far above the Falls, and to the left of Clough Lane, is a very steep path straight up the hillside known as Jacob’s Ladder. This was once the site of a ski lift operated by the Sheffield Ski Club and the slope is still a popular place for winter sports. From here, the main walk leaves Clough Lane and enters a deep wooded ravine containing many beech trees. The path becomes narrow with very steep, dramatic sides as it reaches its steepest gradient. The surrounding landscape is rural in character and the clough itself is informal, with natural woodland along what is the narrowest section of the valley. Hares can be seen throughout the clough, and birds of prey such as kestrel, buzzards and sparrow hawk are regularly spotted as are crows, rooks and ravens. Source of the Porter At the top, on Fulwood Lane there is a Toposcope, or orientation cairn, as shown at the top of this page. Built in 2005 and funded by local Rotary Clubs, it indicates the direction and distance to notable features which can be seen on a clear day. Across the road the path continues through the open fields to the old Brown Edge Quarries which were well known for producing high quality sandstone roofing slates. The source of the Porter is beyond the quarry where a boundary fence marks the start of Hallam Moors, a sphagnum bog on the watershed above Ringinglow. A wooden footbridge gives access to a gate that leads you onto Rud Hill where you can enjoy panoramic views back down the valley.