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Herdings Park

7 ha

📷 Jonathan Clitheroe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

53.34165, -1.43975

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Wood Anemone, Wood Speedwell +191 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Bluebell, Wood Anemone, Wood Speedwell +191 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Batman Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Red Soldier Beetle +67 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Batman Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Common Red Soldier Beetle +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area; Urban park — open green space

Free

Foraging

Plants — Ramsons, Hawthorn, Wild Marjoram +29 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Porter Brook TrailWalking route
Named routeRef PorterLocal cycle route
Sheffield Town WalkWalking route
Named routeRef Sheffield
Sheffield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRef SRW
Norfolk Heritage WalkWalking route
Named routeRef NHW
Five Weirs WalkWalking route
Named routeRef Five
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Cycling

73 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycle Ring RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norfolk Park Cycling RouteCycling route
Named routeRef Norfolk ParkLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Rotherham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Herdings Park Tram Terminus

📷 Jonathan Clitheroe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Herdings Park Tram Terminus

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millhouses ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Heeley People's ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Graves ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Alexandra Road Community ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Christ ChurchUrban park2.9 km→🌱Norfolk Heritage ParkUrban park3.2 km→

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