Just off the Five Weirs Walk, next to the River Don, and in amongst the industrial units of Attercliffe, lies Salmon Pastures, a tiny nature reserve of just half a hectare. 

Despite its tiny size, however, Salmon Pastures is a reserve of some importance, thanks to its proximity to the city centre, its role as part of Sheffield’s green corridor and its unique mix of habitats that support myriads of birds and invertebrates.

Perhaps the single most important habitat on the site is the heather covered lowland heath, beloved of invertebrates; whilst acid loving grasses, and small areas of woodland, with birch, sycamore, alder, rowan and hawthorn can also be found.

The locally rare cheilosa mutablis is amongst the 22 species of hoverfly that have been recorded at the reserve, and there are also dragonflies, moths and butterflies, including gatekeeper and orange tip.  Birds such as the mistle thrush, bullfinch, goldfinch and long tailed tit nest and feed in the woods, while kingfishers, little grebe, moorhens and mallards all live nearby, on the banks of the Don.

How to get there

By Foot
Take the Five Weirs Walk from Sheffield City Centre along the River Don, and you will pass by Salmon Pastures, just after Burton Weir.  Salmon Pastures is wheelchair accessible.

By Public Transport
Salmon Pastures is a short walk away from the tram stop at Nunnery Square.  For full details phone Traveline on 01709 515151 or visit the website at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com.

By Car
Parking is available in the park and ride car park at Cricket Inn Road, or there is limited street parking off Attercliffe Road, or off the B6073 Effingham Road.

Facilities – wheelchair accessible
Habitat – woodland & scrub; acidic grassland; lowland heath

Salmon Pastures
Attercliffe Road
South Yorkshire
S9 3QA

SK 371 881