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.

Details of the FoPV interactive map of the valley. rueda de pastor 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. Enlaces de referencia de FoPV Aquí se proporcionan enlaces a otras organizaciones o grupos que están involucrados con FoPV, o brindan un interés específico relacionado con nuestro trabajo. Fideicomiso de museos industriales de Sheffield SIMT está financiado por el Ayuntamiento de Sheffield, la Universidad Sheffield Hallam y la Universidad de Sheffield y son socios de FoPV en Shepherd Wheel Café Forge Dam Detalles sobre este Café Café del parque Endcliffe Detalles sobre este Café La gavilla del río Un sitio dedicado a uno de nuestros ríos vecinos. El paseo redondo El Sheffield Round Walk pasa por Porter Valley, este enlace explica su ruta a medida que pasa. Sociedad Astronómica de Sheffield Un grupo de astrónomos que se reúnen en el Centro Ambiental en el Valle de Mayfield. Grupo de Conservación del Valle de Rivelin Un grupo similar al FoPV velando por los intereses del vecino valle de Rivelin. Proyecto de asociación Sheffield Moors Aproximadamente 56 kilómetros cuadrados de paisaje de tierras altas en el sector público o propiedad benéfica en el borde occidental de Sheffield. Asociación Comunitaria y Juvenil de Hallam Detalles de las actividades y eventos organizados por este grupo. niños de sheffield Un sitio web para encontrar algo que hacer en Sheffield con los niños. Centro de descubrimiento JG Graves Woodland Ubicado en los extensos y hermosos bosques de Ecclesall, el Woodland Discovery Center es la instalación interior y exterior perfecta para una variedad de eventos y una visita al bosque. 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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