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UnkleBob

07-05-2005, 13:03

Hi, i once did a few photographs for a local postcard company, and have been wondering what people's favourite views are? This spring weather and nicer light makes me want to get my cameras out again...Any suggestions?

Strix

07-05-2005, 13:06

The view from room F118 at the sheffield college. The city in panoramic from Bramhall lane to er, dunno. It's ded good anyway :thumbsup:

Pipine

07-05-2005, 14:50

meersbrook

07-05-2005, 16:23

Originally posted by Anne23
the view from the top of meersbrook park is pretty good. I was up there at dawn today on the way home from a nite clubbing and the view was gorgeous - really clear and bright and you can see for miles..

I'll second that suggestion! - the view from up near Bishop's House in Meersbrook Park looking across towards the City Centre does indeed take some beating!

Applegrim

07-05-2005, 17:07

I'm one of the luckiest people in Sheffield, our house overlooks almost the same view as meersbrook Park, I never tire of looking at it,when I'm washing up, a look over the hills of Dore and over to Fox house takes some beating,it's also good to fetch my washing in as I can see the weather coming over, but the sunsets are spectacular

Sheffette

07-05-2005, 17:12

a really nice view is from the top of the hills above the reservoir at Lodge Moor. Not only can you face one direction and see a huge chunk of the city, but face the other and your view is pine trees and hills with the clouds reflected on the surface of the reservoir beneath you. Sparkling on a good day and dramatic on a stormy day, its a stunning view alright. Go a bit further along to Stanage pole and Stanage Edge - its like standing on the edge of the world, lol.

Sara

07-05-2005, 17:15

I agree with the Meersbrook park view for an urban view, but for a more mixed view I really like the one you get in graves Park as you look left walking up the main path from the sports chaning rooms towards the Rose Garden Cafe. You can see right across Beachief and out over the hills beyond Totley and there is a church spire that really catches the sun beautifully on a sunny morning. I often stand looking at this view and think about how luck I am to live in such a beautiful city

frenchfrie

07-05-2005, 17:50

I agree re Meersbrook Park - I was born and bred locally and agree this is an awesome urban viewpoint.

For a slightly more green view I recomend going to the shops at the top of Twentywell Lane, Bradway and taking the footpath on the left before the road goes downhill. Once onto the footie pitch behind the Bradway Hotel (you can also get onto the pitch by the side of the Hotel) walk through the gap in the trees. Up to the top of the next grass field to the bench on the skyline.

Sit and enjoy! :)

blademan

07-05-2005, 17:51

Meersbrook Park is such a great view that includes BDTBL and the tower blocks and the old tax office but for a view of the city centre i love sitting staring out of the window at the top of all saints school. you can see right across from BDTBL to the hallamshire in the distance to the town hall and hell, it beats french! also from the top of western park hospital, staright across the city centre.

frenchfrie

07-05-2005, 17:55

Whilst not a panoramic viewpoint I can suggest one that would take some beating for a major city. And that's Fred Tudor's Bench. Looking from amidst ancient woods full of bluebells, across a herd of deer in front of Beauchief Hall and beyond is breathtaking at any time of the year. Approachable off Beauchief Lane or Twentywell Lane.

sheffciti

07-05-2005, 17:57

view over park square and city centre from the top floor of park hill flats.

alchresearch

07-05-2005, 18:13

Jawbone Hill is pretty good. I've got a few books which rave on about it, but I think Meersbrook Park is one of the best.

Stanedge Pole above Redmires is also pretty terriffic, as mentioned by Sheffette. On a clear day you can see the power stations in Lincolnshire (Cottam?)

tara

07-05-2005, 22:23

next to stocksbridge and Deepcar golf club are some big hills and at the top of them you can see all south yorkshire forest.
on a clear day the view is awsome.

Also ive only been once to this and dont know exactly what its called but its at the very top of end of hillsborough golf club, just passed it actually, its some sort of common and when you stand there you can see for miles.

my other favourite view is the very top right hand side of rivelin valley, where the private houses are and theres a cottage there , higher up from the old chapel.
you can see the entire rivelin valley area and more from there.

can anyone help me with the correct names for these places.

redrobbo

08-05-2005, 04:44

Views of the city centre from Norfolk Heritage Park.

Views of the city centre and rolling moors of the Peak District from the top of Daresbury area in Arbourthorne, and from the Kenninghall area of Norfolk Park (especially in August, when the moors are purple with heather, or anytime snow is lying on the ground).

Views from above Grenoside Woods across vast swathes of South Yorkshire.

But you can't beat Meersbrook Park for that marvellous panoramic view across the city and the distant hills. The view from just below the Bishop's House is simply fantastic!

JennyB

08-05-2005, 10:30

The view from where Shirecliffe College used to be is amazing. It is now a housing estate, Standish Way but leading onto Parkwood Springs on a clear day you can see for miles. If you did take some photographs for postcards you should let us know, I would be really interested in buying some!

Lestat

08-05-2005, 10:39

From the top of Barnsley Road, opposite Crabtree Pond, looking down over Fir Vale. On a sunny day Fir Vale looks like a wonderful village in the valley with the church spire in the centre & the green hill of Wincobank rising in the background.

Strix

08-05-2005, 11:17

Some beautiful scenes from the high spots of Graves park, and the view of the skyline from the playingfields behind the fire training centre on Beaver hill road

milcan

08-05-2005, 13:51

It is a great view from the top of Kenninghall Road on Norfolk Park. You get a real panoramic eyeful of the city.
I too feel very lucky to live where there are so may tree's and all the greenery in Sheffield in general and on Gleadless Valley.

UnkleBob

08-05-2005, 17:10

Originally posted by JennyB
The view from where Shirecliffe College used to be is amazing. It is now a housing estate, Standish Way but leading onto Parkwood Springs on a clear day you can see for miles. If you did take some photographs for postcards you should let us know, I would be really interested in buying some! hi, it was a few years ago, but they're still out there, try Hedgerow Publishing, sadly i'm not credited on them but i took a night shot of the city centre from just below the old Hyde Park flats looking over Park Square roundabout, and a night shot of Victoria Quays with shattered ice on the surface as well as a night shot of the Leadmill. I sort of specialised in night shots, but i supplied all sorts of things for them.

tots

08-05-2005, 18:30

I like the view from the top of East Bank Road. You can see practically all of Sheffield.

As for Jawbone Hill, I used to live up there it is a great view.

hotmail44

02-04-2009, 13:21

I like the winter one of the tram going to the North Pole.

IanG

02-04-2009, 14:20

My faves are

Graves park (near the cattle just off bocking lane looking over to the moors) the big grass field near the pavillion where you can see again the moors,bradway,dore,Greenhill etc

Just at top of chantrey road on woodseats upto cherry bank where you can see for miles Inc out to the peaks.

Meersbrook park near bishops house great view of sheffield.

Bradway wreck that little bench Looking again out to the moors/peaks etc.

some good ones round Gleadless/Norfolk park etc

An just off ringinglow road near whirlow farm theres is some fields think they are called castle dyke fields, the view from up there is Unreal :)

Kaizabella

02-04-2009, 14:21

I love the view from my bedroom window in Crookes. I live in an attic room right at the top of all the hills, and on a clear day can see for 30 miles right over Sheffield. Can't wait for summer to get my camera out and take pictures!

JohnnyMathis

02-04-2009, 14:27

Not Sheffield, but close enough I would say.

My favourite local view is from the bottom of Bamford, looking up at the village with Bamford Edge in the background - about an hour before sunset as the sun comes across Winhill and makes the edge look stunning.

teeny

02-04-2009, 14:58

I love to see Blackamoor in all seasons, I really love to see the heather when its out. My other favourite place is Ecclesall woods.
But my favorite home veiw is of culver cliffs Isle of wight.

Tooeg

02-04-2009, 15:17

I know it sounds perverse but I like the view over the east end from Wincobank.
With so many hills, we are lucky to have thousands of stunning views.
I used to live on Quarry lane at Brincliffe, again a stunning view over the city, especially at night.

WalkleyIan

02-04-2009, 15:18

Ousetunes

02-04-2009, 15:27

there's the viewing spot on Fulwood Lane up at the top of Porter Clough which ill be cycling past tonight. Great view from the west side of the city and I've been told you can see both the Humber bridge and Lincoln Cathedral from up there but that could be a wind up.

Edited to say its been discussed before, I should have searched first...

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=31960&highlight=view+cathedral+round

It's not a wind up, Ian.

Lincoln Cathedral is visible from Hallam Head (and Hallam School) and the very top of Humber Bridge is also visible but it depends on the light and conditions in order to locate them.

My favourite view is Redmires as someone else mentioned above. From Stanage Poll looking over Redmires reservoirs toward the city. It's so peaceful, the air so fresh and yet you're fifteen minutes away from the city centre.

The light changes, the wind can be a howlin' gale or gentle breeze. Different colours in different seasons, the heather and bracken and the skies which can be moody and brooding or crystal clear.

The shooting lodge makes me think of Wuthering Heights and the terrain is almost identical: stunted firs and gnarly trees. Long grass blowing in the wind changing into different shades of colour and when it's wet, the sound of gushing or trickling water.

Heaven is a place on earth.

blusky

02-04-2009, 15:36

It's not a wind up, Ian.

Lincoln Cathedral is visible from Hallam Head (and Hallam School) and the very top of Humber Bridge is also visible but it depends on the light and conditions in order to locate them.

My favourite view is Redmires as someone else mentioned above. From Stanage Poll looking over Redmires reservoirs toward the city. It's so peaceful, the air so fresh and yet you're fifteen minutes away from the city centre.

The light changes, the wind can be a howlin' gale or gentle breeze. Different colours in different seasons, the heather and bracken and the skies which can be moody and brooding or crystal clear.

The shooting lodge makes me think of Wuthering Heights and the terrain is almost identical: stunted firs and gnarly trees. Long grass blowing in the wind changing into different shades of colour and when it's wet, the sound of gushing or trickling water.

Heaven is a place on earth.

Wow Ousetunes wonderfully poetic. Felt like I was there!

But my favourite Sheffield view is a lass that works in Next Clearance. Lovely.

Ousetunes

02-04-2009, 15:39

Wow Ousetunes wonderfully poetic. Felt like I was there!

Oh dear, have I given you a window into my feminine side?:hihi:

blusky

02-04-2009, 15:44

Nice one ousetunes!! wink.

NESouljah

02-04-2009, 16:12

from park hill is a gud view of the city n all the big buildins

six45ive

02-04-2009, 18:39

My signature below has many of the afore mentioned views on my Panoramio page which can also be viewed on Google Earth.

Here are a few of my favourite views.

Bradfield Dale.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14031358
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/16338344

Dam Flask form Loxley Edge.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14095877

Rivelin Valley in winter.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/8869049
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17048195

Rivelin Valley in summer.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12278656

Limb Valley from Ringinglow.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/7889783

Mayfield Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14983616
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12274262

Derbyshire Peaks from Moscar Top.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/13391989

Loxley Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/13190262

Broomhead reservoir in the snow.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18636319
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18732059
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/18732298

Ewden Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18763851
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18726554
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14091745
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/14091211
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/14091435

Ski village from Parkwood Springs.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17331804

Ecclesall Wood from Graves Park.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/11834262

Hope Valley from the edge of Sheffield.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14094340

City centre from Herdings.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18963148

Sheaf Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12348241
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12382490
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/19812603

City centre from East Bank Road.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/9129051
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17194201

Gleadless Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/15125539

Views from Wincobank Hill.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5480971
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5496171
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5753680
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/16336084
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/16335714

Jawbone Hill.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/19774176
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5716263

Derbyshire Lane.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18964562

Moss Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17200633
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17200103
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17203397

There are plenty more views if you visit my Panoramio page in my signature or try hunting for them on Google Earth.

millhouses24

02-04-2009, 20:50

1. Sky Edge and the Cholera Monument - nice panoramic views of Sheffield.

2. Millhouses Park from Abbeydale Road - the slope behind it with the trees gives it a glorious green depth.

3. Bits of the City Centre - Peace Gardens, the front of the train station. (the Winter Garden is beautiful, but always seems to look a bit strange in photographs).

4. Ecclesall Woods - magnificent.

5. Beauchief Abbey - little bit of history there.

6. Castle Market - it may not be conventionally pretty, but there's a lot to see there and photograph and it's a quintessentially "Sheffield" thing. Ditto with all the old industrial buildings in the City Centre and Attercliffe. Sexy and attractive in a sort of gritty individual historical way.

lyndix

02-04-2009, 21:07

bestladd

02-04-2009, 22:23

the view over ewden dam takes some beating. from the warncliffe side angle.

bestladd

02-04-2009, 23:25

well done for dragging your knucles all the way to sheffield duck!

LukeD

02-04-2009, 23:43

Any view that faces south...

pininsho

03-04-2009, 11:10

crookesey

03-04-2009, 11:40

Fogey

03-04-2009, 11:42

I used to live in a victorian house near the psalter lane uni campus. From my room on a clear day I could see over the top of the city centre, past meadowhall and the cooling towers and even into the centre of Rotherham, - it was absolutely incredible, especially when the sun was setting and everything lit up perfectly. I think that shot used to be used by Hallam Uni in its promotional material.

six45ive

03-04-2009, 13:02

Quote:
Originally Posted by six45ive
My signature below has many of the afore mentioned views on my Panoramio page which can also be viewed on Google Earth.

Here are a few of my favourite views.

Bradfield Dale.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14031358
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/16338344

Dam Flask form Loxley Edge.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14095877

Rivelin Valley in winter.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/8869049
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17048195

Rivelin Valley in summer.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12278656

Limb Valley from Ringinglow.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/7889783

Mayfield Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14983616
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12274262

Derbyshire Peaks from Moscar Top.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/13391989

Loxley Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/13190262

Broomhead reservoir in the snow.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18636319
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18732059
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/18732298

Ewden Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18763851
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18726554
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14091745
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/14091211
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/14091435

Ski village from Parkwood Springs.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17331804

Ecclesall Wood from Graves Park.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/11834262

Hope Valley from the edge of Sheffield.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/14094340

City centre from Herdings.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18963148

Sheaf Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12348241
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/12382490
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/19812603

City centre from East Bank Road.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/9129051
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17194201

Gleadless Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/15125539

Views from Wincobank Hill.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5480971
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5496171
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5753680
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/16336084
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/16335714

Jawbone Hill.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/19774176
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/5716263

Derbyshire Lane.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/18964562

Moss Valley.
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17200633
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17200103
http://www.panoramio.com//photo/17203397

There are plenty more views if you visit my Panoramio page in my signature or try hunting for them on Google Earth.

Some great shots there six45ive.:thumbsup:
I particularly like the heather shots in the Ewden Valley and Moscar top. It's like a big purple carpet spreading as far as the eye can see.

Thank you for your comments pininsho. I like the swathes of purple heather as well but more than that I love it when a scene is blanketed in undisturbed snow like the winter shots I took at Bolsterstone and the Ewden Valley this February.

rach108

03-04-2009, 13:06

the view from the top of meersbrook park is pretty good. I was up there at dawn today on the way home from a nite clubbing and the view was gorgeous - really clear and bright and you can see for miles..

Yes it's ace up there. I once sat there with my ex just as the dark was coming in, identifying areas all over Sheffield by the formation of lights and roads.

I also like the view at the corner at the top of Bradfield where you can see over the damns.

somersbygirl

03-04-2009, 16:52

Yes it's ace up there. I once sat there with my ex just as the dark was coming in, identifying areas all over Sheffield by the formation of lights and roads.

I also like the view at the corner at the top of Bradfield where you can see over the damns.

Got to be the best view from above Bradfield.All along that road back to town, you can see for miles!!!8).From the other direction you can see Win Hill.Perfect!!:love:

somersbygirl

03-04-2009, 16:54

snappa

03-04-2009, 20:12

The view across damflask looking towards manchester. Sometimes have to stop my car and draw breath.