Timeline
15:54
Grab a drink at The Greystones pub. It is the only nearby place with confirmed opening hours that fit a late afternoon slot, staying open until 23:00.
16:18
Walk 21 minutes from The Greystones to Endcliffe Park. Find the vantage point described in the alignment fact. The park has woodland and the Porter Brook running through it.
16:39
Watch the sunset. The sun sets directly behind Shepherd Wheel Workshop from this spot. The waterwheel and machinery are visible in the workshop.
17:09
Stroll through Whiteley Woods to the Shepherd Wheel Workshop itself. It is a grade-II listed cutlery workshop powered by Porter Brook. Check if it is open; hours are Sat Sun bank holiday Mon 10AM–4PM (summer), 11AM–3PM (winter). If closed, enjoy the exterior and the waterwheel from the accessible path.
Local tip
Endcliffe Park is a great city park with lots of space. The walk from the pub is short but check the route if you are not familiar with the area.
Check before you go
- The Greystones is open 12:00-23:00 daily.
- Shepherd Wheel Workshop hours vary by season and day of the week. It may be closed at sunset in winter.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sheffield (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).