Sheeck two

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I walked Sheffield to Eckington. A very mixed and interesting walk, part very urban which may not be acceptable to all, some very rural with cross field paths and mud after heavy rain but no cattle or stiles.

Despite a number of visits to Sheffield the walk immediately takes me into unknown territory. A bit of road walking with light controlled crossings then onto the Sheaf river side walk starting where the water goes underground and under the railway station. It's difficult to know if this walk has always been here or has been created following redevelopment but the route fails to stay river side throughout. The Sheaf is often just a trickle but today the water was desperate to reach the Don.

After three crossings under the railway the route starts to climb using the open green space of Meerbrook Park. The path along the top offers seats and a stunning view across the city. A short stretch of residential roads includes shops before plunging into more green space.

Gleadless Valley Nature Reserve where a multitude of paths requires a close eye to be kept on the plot and or map. From the bridge over the stream it's a climb all the way to meet the road at the aptly named Water Tower Inn, the location of the tower opposite confirms we have reached a high point.

Another bit of urban walking although a path behind the hedge on a road without a pavement offers a reminder of this once rural location on the fringe of the expanded city. A major road crossing is next, no lights but a designated crossing with central reservation, still needs great care.

Over a mile of lane walking, no through traffic but it serves a good number of homes and businesses so there is traffic. Between Povey and Geer Lane Farm the route is cross field and was rather muddy. We meet the Sheffield Country Walk at a ford with no bridge, stones just kept my boots from over topping.

Back on another dead end road to Ford where the Bridge Inn sits nicely and offers an open fire on this winter day. From here it's the Moss Valley Walk, an attractive and popular woodland and waterside trail. Once on the south bank we stay that side, the main trail crosses again after our route turns to head south through Ince Piece Wood and crossing Back Lane before returning to an urban landscape and roads that lead to the forlorn bus stop which to my mind is the wrongly located Eckington meeting point.

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