If there is one thing Sheffield is known for, it's its green spaces. An abundance of parks, along with the Peak District being on the doorstep, makes Sheffield one of the UK’s greenest cities. There’s a wide array of different areas you can go to, in order to get your nature fix, and we have picked some of our favourites for you. 

Meersbrook Park 

You will get one of the best views in the whole of Sheffield at the top of Meersbrook Park. Honestly, you can see practically the whole city. Meersbrook Park would be worth the trip just for that view. However, it also happens to be one of the nicest parks in the city. Swathes of land, with football and cricket pitches, tennis courts, a skate bowl, and two historic houses which you are free to look around. The park is near Chesterfield Road and Heeley, two very cool areas of Sheffield with lots of cool cafes, bars and shops. 

You can find out more about visiting Meersbrook Park here.

Botanical Gardens 

The Botanical Gardens are beautiful. Just, breathtakingly beautiful. Featuring a neo-classical gate and a Victorian-era botanical house filled with a variety of different plants and other fauna, the Gardens are a must-visit site in Sheffield. Throughout the year, the Gardens offer a captivating mix of sights to see, spanning from the classically arranged Victorian-style Rose Garden on one side to the Prairie-style section on the other. Even just walking around the gardens for an hour is incredible. The Botanical Gardens can be accessed from both Eccey Road and Broomhill, making it a convenient place to visit. 

You can find out more about visiting the Botanical Gardens here.

Endcliffe Park 

Endcliffe Park is one of the go-to green spaces for students in summer. Featuring expansive greenery, winding pathways, and picturesque pond, Endcliffe Park is an idyllic setting for relaxation and study breaks. The park massive open space is ideal for picnics and barbecues in the warm weather. It is also ideal for joggers and fitness enthusiasts, given its long, winding paths and its outdoor gym equipment. Endcliffe Park is also, like Botanical Gardens, easy to access from both Eccey Road and Broomhill, ensuring it is convenient for all students in Sheffield. 

You can find out more about visiting Endcliffe Park here.

Rivelin Valley Trail 

The link between Sheffield and the Peak District, the Rivelin Valley Trail is stunning. Stretching for two and a half miles and hugging the river Rivelin, the trail will take you through some absolutely beautiful spots in the outskirts of Sheffield, and past some incredibly historic sites, including the remains of 20 watermills and 21 mill dams which helped form part of Sheffield’s industrial heritage. Most of the valley has been reclaimed by nature, now being home to various types of plants, trees, birds and animals, while the archaeological remains create an array of water features along the trail. 

You can find out more about visiting the Rivelin Valley Trail here.

Stanage Edge 

This is proper Peak District territory now. Stanage Edge is a huge gritstone edge, running for four miles across the peaks. At some points it reaches 458 metres above sea level, and its height, as well as it’s natural rocky formation, has led to it becoming a hugely popular area for Sheffield’s climbing community. The eagle eyed amongst you might even be able to spot Stanage Edge for its appearance in the seminal 2005 film Pride and Prejudice! Stanage Edge is an area of astounding natural beauty; the sheer rock face, the views, everything. It is one of Sheffield's most beautiful green spaces. Definitely visit it if you can. 

You can find out more about visiting Stanage Edge here.

If there is one thing that Sheffield does well (although there isn’t one thing, there is multiple, but for the purposes of this article, you get what I mean), it is green spaces. Places of natural beauty. Genuinely, as someone who has lived here for a while, you’ll think you’ll get sick of the stunning views, or the gorgeous parks, or the breath-taking natural landscapes, but you don’t. Sheffield is just beautiful, and is one of the best places you can live if you like nature walks. 

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