River Sheaf

The River Sheaf is a river in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It flows through the south and east of the city before joining the River Don in the city centre.

Course

The river starts near the village of Dronfield on the border of Derbyshire and Sheffield. It is formed by several small streams from the hills around the area.

The River Sheaf flows north into Sheffield. It passes through Dore, Totley, Beauchief and Millhouses. After this, it flows through Heeley and into the city centre.

The river meets the River Don near Sheffield station.

Tributaries

Some of the tributaries of the River Sheaf include:

• River Sheaf tributaries
• Totley Brook
• Old Hay Brook
• Abbey Brook
• Meers Brook (forms part of the old county boundary between Yorkshire and Derbyshire)

Environment

The river flows through parks, woods and urban areas. It passes places such as Millhouses Park and Ecclesall Woods. Some parts run in culverts under Sheffield city centre.

Wildlife along the river includes ducks, herons, kingfishers, fish and small mammals.

History

The river helped early industry in Sheffield. Water from the River Sheaf powered mills for grinding and metalworking.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, sections were covered over as the city grew. Work has been done in recent years to improve the river and open more sections.

Related pages

• River Don
• River Rivelin
• River Loxley
• Sheffield