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Outdoor activity providers
Whether it's in the city on the canals or on the edges in the reservoirs of the Peak District, there are numerous activity providers who can guide you, instruct you, lead you and hire you everything you'll need to make the most of The Outdoor City.
Canoeing and SUPing in The Outdoor City
Sheffield is the perfect city from which to go canoeing, stand up paddle boarding (SUPing) or kayaking. Rivers, canals and lakes around the city are all easily accessible and offer a whole range of different opportunities to get out on the water.
DC Outdoors
With 20 years experience, DC Outdoors offer a wealth of adventure activities, including Rock Climbing, Canoeing and Stand Up Paddleboarding.
Pure Outdoor Ltd
Pure Outdoor Ltd provide outstanding outdoor experiences, skills courses and qualifications from their excellent training centre in Bamford. They regularly run Rock Climbing, Hillwalking, Caving and Mountain Biking Adventures for all abilities. With quick and easy rail connections to Sheffield station they are perfectly situated for all outdoor adventurers.
Peak District Outdoor Adventures
Peak District Outdoor Adventures offer free outdoor events (typically hikes and walks) in the Peak District national park.
Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre
Lockerbrook Farm Outdoor Centre, built in 1756, provides a unique location for schools, groups, companies and individuals to experience first-hand the richness and diversity of the national park landscape.
The Outdoor Challenge Game - Oddwood & Co
Oddwood and Co provide outdoor games, mobile games and woodland parties for guests who face a series of brain tingling challenges as they decipher their way through a themed outdoor challenge trail. Aimed at groups of between 3 and 8 people of all ages, an actor enhanced experience is also available.
Open Gates Outdoors and Coaching Limited
Open Gates Outdoors and Coaching Limited is committed to widening participation in the outdoors in and around Sheffield.
Gritstone Adventure Activities
Gritstone Adventure Activities was founded in the Peak District in 2013 to empower people wishing to improve their outdoor skills or simply to allow people to escape into Britain’s spectacular countryside for fun and adventure. They provide high quality, expertly staffed outdoor activities in rock climbing, caving, abseiling, trekking, mountain biking, gorge scrambling, Canoeing, Water Sports and more.
Hathersage Swimming Pool (Outdoor)
Hathersage Swimming pool is an open air pool with water heated to 82°F (28°c), hot poolside showers, lawns and views of Stanage Edge, Hathersage Church and the surrounding hills.
Go Adventure Activities
Go Adventure Activities provide instruction and coaching in rock climbing, hill and mountain walking, local historical/natural history walks, cave and mine exploration, mountain biking, gorge walking/scrambling.
Parson House Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre is dedicated to providing a safe environment for outdoor activities to take place in. Their instructors are fully qualified and have a combined excellence in a number of outdoor activities with a great amount of practical experience in each of them. The outdoors can be dangerous, which is part of the attraction, so safety aspects are always emphasised.
Dolomite Training Ltd
Dolomite Training are an activity provider based in Bakewell in the very heart of the Peak District and have been running for 12 years. They provide exciting and adventurous outdoor activities for a wide range of groups. This includes schools, youth groups, families, corporate team building or stag and hen groups. In this time their positive reputation has spread and the feedback they get from clients is just great. They also provide specialist 1:1 training courses for climbing, caving and…
Peak Mountaineering
Peak Mountaineering is a long established provider of the highest quality mountain training, group events, outdoor adventures and overseas expeditions.
The Climbing Works
The Climbing Works is a bouldering centre spread over three buildings that provides climbing opportunities for young and old, beginner to elite, in a World-class facility.
Will4Adventure
Ideal for the novice or the budding mountaineer Sheffield-based company Will4Adventure provide adventures, activities and courses for individuals, groups and families in the Peak District and beyond. Guided walks and Free Walking Weekends, Rock Climbing, Map and Compass Skills courses, Scrambling Weekends and Courses in Snowdonia and the Lake District, plus Outdoor First Aid training, and a niche selection of overseas Trekking Holidays. Also, they offer their very own unique and powerful…
Adventure Expertise Ltd
Adventure Expertise offer exclusively tailored and low-ratio outdoor courses, delivered by the UK's highest qualified instructors, and they are committed to providing the highest standard outdoor skills courses and guiding for you.
Outdoors & nature
The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park and and spiritual home of the country's climbing scene, with downhill mountain biking, road cycling and a hive of activity for kayakers, walkers and runners of all ability.
Everything Awesome
Everything Awesome provide first aid training, mountain bike coaching and climbing coaching.
Bouldering at Stanage
Whilst originally made famous for its traditional climbs, the boulders that sit beneath Stanage Edge are packed with a quality and history all of their own.
South Yorkshire Sailing Club
South Yorkshire Sailing Club are based at Underbank Reservoir, Stocksbridge, in the north of Sheffield. The reservoir provides around 80 acres of sailing area. Sailing on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. New members are always welcome.
TRIBE Bushcraft Centre
TRIBE is a Bushcraft and Outdoor Skills centre located in ancient woodland on the South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire border within easy reach of Sheffield.
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Sheffield
Awesome Walls Sheffield was the first ever climbing centre to be awarded 'National Performance Centre' status by the British Mountaineering Council. They're proud to provide the biggest climbing walls encompassing the widest variety of angles and styles of climbs for their customers and the greater climbing community across the UK.
Rother Valley Golf Centre
Rother Valley Golf Centre is ideally located next to Rother Valley Country Park on the border between South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The M1 and M18 motorways help provide easy and convenient access from the nearby towns/cities of Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham and Doncaster.
Aqua Park
Try out the “Total Wipeout” style Aqua Park (inflatable outdoor water assault course) in Rother Valley Country Park. Complete with huge inflatable slides, trampoline, inflatable climbing wall, runways and of course the blast bag.
The Climbing Hangar
An outstandingly good facility, The Hangar comes equipped with a gym, shop, changing rooms and bike racks, cafe selling homemade pizza and craft beer, a Tokyo Olympics replica wall, and generally a really nice space to hang out in and climb.
Wortley Golf Club
Wortley Golf Club is a picturesque parkland course set in the tranquil, natural woodland surrounds of the historic Wharncliffe Estate. The club was founded in 1894 and to this day remains a unique oasis of peace, set against a backdrop of the pleasant sights and sounds of nature. Wortley is undoubtedly a hidden gem amongst the golf courses of South Yorkshire. Here you will find a traditional golf club with a truly modern outlook.
ALine Coaching
ALine Coaching is a UK based mountain bike training company dedicated to providing a structured approach to developing technique and skill on a bike. This greatly minimises risk and catalyses a riders progression.
J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre
Set in the extensive and beautiful Ecclesall Woods, the J.G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre is named after the Sheffield philanthropist who helped purchase the woodland in 1927 and is the perfect indoor/outdoor venue for a wide variety of events.
Get outdoors
We have 61% greenspace here, which is the highest percentage of any city in the world. Everywhere is walkable, and 1/3 of the city is in the Peak District National Park, meaning Sheffield is a destination for boulders, climbers, MTBers and runners in its own right. But none of this excludes the culture, cuisine, nightlife and feel that you get from the country's 4th largest city. Ultimately, we think we've got the best of both worlds, smashed together in one amazing place.
Adventure Pedlars
Born out of a 20,000km bike ride, Adventure Pedlars, since 2015, has been inspiring and facilitating all manner of cycling adventures and escapes in the UK and abroad.
Fell Running Guide
Fell Running Guide (Dave Taylor) is a qualified UK Athletics coach specialising in trail and fell running.
Glory Days Bikes
Glory Days Bikes offer the very best pre 1987 British retro road bikes to hire or buy.
Grenoside Equestrian Centre
Grenoside Equestrian Centre have a large collection of beautifully cared-for horses and ponies. A dedicated team with combined decades of teaching and horse-care experience with both adults and children. A support team of part and full time grooms and stable hands keep the wheels turning of this friendly, quality riding stables.
Living Adventure
Living Adventure offer opportunities for children and adults to explore beautiful woodland through exciting and challenging adventures in a safe and welcoming environment.
Peak Cycling
Peak Cycling are a small, friendly, independent cycle guiding and training company operating in the Peak District. They have an extensive knowledge of the trails, tracks and roads in the Peak District. They can take you on classic wild Mountain bike trails, quiet roads away from busy traffic, or secret gravel tracks.
Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports Centre
Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports Centre overlooks the picturesque Mayfield Valley in South West Sheffield, close to the border of the Peak District National Park. They offer a range of fun and exciting target sports including archery, crossbow shooting, air rifle shooting, air pistol shooting, axe throwing, knife throwing and catapults.
Sheffield Cable Waterski and Aqua Park
The Inflatable Aqua Park assault course at Rother Valley, is one of the biggest in the UK and is great fun for all ages from 8 years. Wipe out on the inflatable walkways and bones, jump from the climbing wall, bounce on the trampolines and get fired up into the air from the Blast Bag!
The Foundry Climbing Centre
The Foundry Climbing Centre in Sheffield was the UK's first dedicated indoor climbing centre. Opened in 1991 it was designed, by climbers, to suit everyone from beginner to expert. It offers walls up to 13m high and lead/top rope climbs with 150 routes and bouldering. Full instruction available and open to any competent climber. Walls suited to beginners through to advanced.
Trail Advantage MTB Skills Coaching and Guiding
Trail Advantage deliver MTB sessions in Sheffield and the Peaks, giving access to a huge variety of coaching environments from the green suburbs and parks, and into the open moors and edges of the Peak District.
Depot Climbing Centre
One of the biggest bouldering centres in the UK, just off the Parkway. Features a shop and dedicated women's climbing nights.
Treasure Hunt Sheffield
Treasure Hunt takes you on a fab route around the city, spotting clues and following treasure maps.
Kelham Island Walks
Kelham Island Walks brings to life the history of one of Sheffield’s first industrial districts.
Steel City Walking
A walking tour with a crime theme rediscovering some of Sheffield's forgotten past. Your guide is Kevin, a retired police sergeant.
Run Talk Run Sheffield
Run Talk Run is a weekly 5km gentle jog, and Walk Talk Walk is a weekly walk.
WonderDays - Hot Air Balloon Rides Over Sheffield
A Sheffield hot air balloon ride is a truly unforgettable experience.
Wednesday Rambling Group Sheffield
An all male walking/rambling group formed in 1968 and has been continuous ever since.
Woodland Wellbeing
Based in Sheffield, Woodland Wellbeing facilitates courses and workshops for businesses, communities and families - designed to encourage a deeper connection to nature for positive mental health and to encourage a deeper care for the environment.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield
The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.
Adult Introduction to Archery
This introduction to archery session is designed for those with little or no experience with archery and provides coaching in correct and safe shooting.
True North Adventures Limited
True North Adventures is a multi-discipline cycling adventure company specialising in ebike, mountain biking, road and gravel guided adventures and skills courses
Peaks of Colour
Peaks of Colour is a walking club created by Sheffield journalist and activist Evie Muir, providing a safe space for people of colour to access Sheffield’s green spaces.
Walking The Peaks
Walking The Peaks prepare downloadable walk guides for people visiting the Peak District. They know the Peak District well having walked there for many years, and can help visitors make the most of their time in the area
Rideabout
MTB skills and cycling coaching in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Peak District
Skateboarding in Sheffield
Skateboarding has a long, rich history in Sheffield. The city boasts an impressive roll call of pro and skate industry sponsored skaters, and punches above its weight on the UK scene with a solid skateboarding community.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield
Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.
Quality time together
Your next weekend away? Make the most of your time and combine the great outdoors with bustling suburbs, foodie delights, world class theatre and more in Sheffield.
Couples
Whether it's a special romantic occasion or you just simply want to explore somewhere new, there's lots to enjoy with your favourite person in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
McLaren: £100 million of GVA to the local economy by 2028.
The prestige of McLaren choosing our city is humbling and speaks for itself, but importantly for Sheffield it has also created approximately 200 jobs and will provide an estimated £100 million of GVA (gross value added) benefit to the local economy by 2028.
Climbing
Whether you're a beginner looking to get into the sport from scratch or a budding enthusiast looking to move here to get a bit more work/life balance, here's some inspiration to whet your appetite whilst you're in The Outdoor City.
Groups
A brilliant city for that long-needed weekend away with your mates, Sheffield's size means there's loads to go at, but it's not so big that getting around becomes a mission - plus as The Outdoor City there's tonnes of adventure to be had.
Road cycling
In a lot of cities you have to chuck your bike on a roof rack or get on a train to get some decent cycling in. The fact that 1/3 of our city is in the Peak District means that you just clip in out the front door - so for those looking for a weekend away where you can make the most of city life and the outdoors, it doesn't come much better than Sheffield.
Sheffield Innovation Spine
The Sheffield Innovation Spine is about essential growth, through increasing capability for existing businesses, and encouraging domestic and foreign direct investment to take up the opportunities the Spine will present in the heart of the iconic and unique Outdoor City of Sheffield.
Visiting Sheffield with two wheels
Yes, we do have some hills (sorry!), but a rise in e-bikes is helping more people be more sustainable and healthy. With everything so close and accessible in Sheffield bikes are an ideal way to move around, and here are some handy things to know if you're visiting us on two wheels.
Boeing: joining forces with the world's largest aerospace company
Sheffield is the only European factory for the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing, with a multi-million pound investment bringing new jobs and providing the region’s businesses with new supply chain opportunities.
Parks with a view
Given all the hills in Sheffield it’s no surprise that many of our favourite parks find themselves incorporating a steep gradient or two. In these cases, there are some stunning views to enjoy across Sheffield and beyond.
Norfolk Heritage Trail
A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.
The Sport, Health and Wellbeing sector in Sheffield
Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.
Partnership & collaboration
Relocating and expanding your business into a new city can be complex. The team at Invest Sheffield have vast experience in simply being there to help you with every step, providing tailored support and advice.
The energy sector in Sheffield
Sheffield is a leader in low carbon, resilient energy and is well positioned to deliver the Government’s Industrial Strategy ambitions for ‘affordable energy and clean growth’ in a bid for the city region to be recognised as the ‘Green Heart of Great Britain’, of which ‘Green hydrogen’ is a key economic focus in the move towards a net-zero carbon economy.
Move your business here
Whatever your business, Invest Sheffield is here to help get you connected to the right communities and organisations. From finding spaces for businesses to assisting with planning queries, supply chain links, recruitment, grant support and more.
5 Quirky Cafes
While Sheffield is home to a plethora of amazing cafes and coffee shops right across the city, there are some that are particularity unique in their offer.
Mountain biking
Head straight out to the UK’s only inner-city mountain bike trail at Parkwood Springs, take in some big views and berms at Lady Cannings Plantation or venture north to Sheffield's Greno Woods for some technical trails through the trees. Beyond the city boundary, a whole network of trails and bridleways will take you into the heart of the stunning Peak District National Park.
The digital & tech sector in Sheffield
You'll find an ever expanding value chain which is delivering specialist training to support growth in the sector, and a thriving network of over 100 companies, incubators and organisations; all of which make-up our digital media and technology ecosystem.
The advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors in Sheffield
We are known all over the world as a leading centre for engineering research, advanced manufacturing (or 2.0, as some call it), light weight technologies and specialist materials - and, perhaps most importantly, having the knowledge and skills base from our Universities to excel in prototyping and R&D too.
Tour of Britain 2024
South Yorkshire will host stage three of the men’s race which attracts top international cyclists, including Olympic and Tour de France champions. The stage will begin in Sheffield, the first time the race has visited the city in 20 years and will then head through Rotherham and Doncaster before finishing in Barnsley.
Tech Welcome Grants
Are you a tech business based outside South Yorkshire, looking for somewhere to grow and expand? Or a South Yorkshire business looking for your first premises? With Tech Welcome, you could get £10,000 and a wealth of expert support to put down roots in Sheffield.
Sheffield high streets to receive £865,000 investment
Sheffield City Council has announced further projects which will be supported by its Economic Recovery Fund, an innovative and unique grant set up to support businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
Sheffield Makers Shops
Sheffield is a City of Makers! So it's not surprising that there's a great selection of fantastic independent shops, purely dedicated to showcasing and stocking a wide variety of Sheffield-made products created by talented local makers.
The pioneering city of electronic music
There are few cities in the world as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. For half a century the city has been producing a steady stream of game-changing music that has gone on to impact and shape the way electronic music sounds all across the world.
The beautiful game
The Sheffield Rules inspired the modern game, the World's First Football Club is still here, along with the World's Oldest Ground, and the World's Oldest Cup Match. It's certainly no overstatement to say that Sheffield helped shape the most popular sport in the world as we know it today.
