Between 1836 and 1929 the Sheffield Water Works to cope with the demands of an expanding population built a series of eleven reservoirs. The area is now known by some as the Sheffield Lake District.
This part of South Yorkshire to the northwest of Sheffield is a bit quieter than the Peak as most people just drive past. It is however popular with road cyclists who enjoy the challenge of riding ‘the Strines’ or Mortimer Road.
Our route starts and finishes in the pretty village of Low Bradfield. Around 80% of the route is on quiet lanes so we’d recommend a using gravel bike . An MTB might be a bit of a drag. Whilst the Lakeland Explorer is one of our shorter routes what it lacks in distance it makes up for in punchy climbs that will have you looking for the easiest gear.
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