Broom Valley Old Allotments
Getting here
53.42333, -1.34767
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rock Dove and Pied Wagtail
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rock Dove and Pied Wagtail
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Rock Dove, Pied Wagtail, Mallard +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Rock Dove, Pied Wagtail, Mallard +54 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bee Orchid, Frogbit, Devil's-bit Scabious +36 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bee Orchid, Frogbit, Devil's-bit Scabious +36 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell +35 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell +35 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Shaggy Inkcap, Pleated Inkcap, Yellow Fieldcap · last seen 2025; Fungi — Shaggy Inkcap, Pleated Inkcap, Yellow Fieldcap · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Plants — Common Nettle, Watercress, Chives +1 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Five Weirs WalkWalking route
Sheffield CanalWalking route
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Old Salt RoadWalking route
🚴Cycling
95 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Route 67Cycling route
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Sheffield Local Cycle Network
Rotherham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Blackburn Valley TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route255 m
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Rotherham - Boswell Street Junction with Broom Road (A6021)
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