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Sheffield Round Walk - Out On A Limb

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Exploring the Sheffield Round Walk: Porter Clough and through the Limb Valley. On a warm and sunny August morning, I was finally revisiting the Sheffield Round Walk, a 14 mile sign-posted circular route that's broken up into four sections in the south-west of Sheffield. It's an excellent introduction to the city, covering urban green spaces and the open wilderness on the boundary of the Peak District. The route explores the Porter, Limb, Sheaf and Gleadless Valleys, each with their own distinct character and rich history. Earlier on in the morning, I had started the walk at the beginning of the first section at Endcliffe Park and had walked at an easy pace through the attractive parks along the Porter Brook before discovering Shepherd Wheel. I was slightly dismayed that I had taken so long to cover barely half of the first section, so I resolved to put my best foot forward and cover some ground. But first, a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. The friendly green acorn, m