Backmoor
Settlement in Derbyshire
England
Backmoor
Backmoor is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, it is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and picturesque countryside. With a population of around 500 residents, Backmoor maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.
The village itself boasts a charming and traditional character, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The local architecture predominantly showcases the region's distinctive stone construction, giving the village a timeless and rustic feel.
Despite its small size, Backmoor offers a range of amenities to its residents and visitors. The village is home to a well-stocked village shop, a cozy pub serving delicious local fare, and a primary school that provides education to the local children. Additionally, a community center hosts various events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.
Backmoor's location within the Peak District National Park makes it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by numerous hiking trails, including the popular Backmoor Loop, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. The nearby Backmoor Reservoir also provides opportunities for fishing and boating.
Overall, Backmoor, Derbyshire is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a picturesque setting. Its proximity to the Peak District National Park makes it a sought-after destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the English countryside.
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Backmoor Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 53.340579/-1.456272 or Grid Reference SK3682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
No more sycamore
A beautiful sycamore tree in Graves Park fell victim to Storm Elin on 9th December 2023. I have taken photographs of this tree several times over the years, some caught the eye of PotY selectors including this SK3582 : Sycamore tree in Graves Park from 2019.
No more sycamore
A beautiful sycamore tree in Graves Park fell victim to Storm Elin on 9th December 2023. I have taken photographs of this tree several times over the years, some caught the eye of PotY selectors including this SK3582 : Sycamore tree in Graves Park from 2019.
Bears of Sheffield: #58 Loose Ends
#58 of 61 big bear sculptures, this one was decorated by Andy Welland and is located in Woodseats.
Andy wanted to express that our world is constantly being reinterpreted, remixed and restyled in a blink of an eye – but is about being positive and open to new ideas, new conversations, cultures and new ways of doing things whilst connecting to each other.
Who's watching who?
One of the 61 Bears of Sheffield watching over police vehicles in Woodseats Police Station SK3483 : Bears of Sheffield: #58 Loose Ends
Bears of Sheffield: #57 Beartanical
#57 of 61 big bear sculptures, this one was decorated by Vanessa Scott and is located in Graves Park.
Beartantical was inspired by the artist's many adventures and relaxing days spent exploring the hills and woodland surrounding the city, and the afternoons she has spent gazing at the beautiful star shaped plants at the botanical gardens.
Sycamore tree in Graves Park
One of my favourite trees and I can't resist a photo when I pass by!
Graves parkrunners
Participants in the 405th Graves parkrun on a downhill section which comes as something of a relief from the hills that precede it.
Gleadless Road, looking towards Heeley, Sheffield
View of Gleadless Road at the corner with Abney Road and looking west towards Heeley.
Fox & flower mural by Faunagraphic
This mural on the Meersbrook Park Pavilion by artist Sarah Yates (aka Faunagraphic) was financed through crowdfunding by the local community with matched funding from the City Council.
Eye of a shire horse at Graves Park Animal Centre
This is Lottie the Shire Horse's right eye. She is the biggest animal on the show farm which is popular with Sheffield families.
Christmas llama and sheep at Graves Park Animal Farm
Graves Park is a large public park in southern Sheffield. It was given to the city by wealthy local businessman J.G.Graves in 1925.
Sycamore tree to the north of Graves Park
With a distant view of The Peak District. The same tree was snapped by another Geograph member in August 2021: Link
Man in the kiosk at Graves Park Animal Farm
He looked rather bored despite his santa hat. Midweek business was sparse. I asked him if I could take his photo and he kindly agreed.
Sycamore shadow
The shadow is of a solitary tree on a hillside in Graves Park SK3582 : Solitary sycamore tree
Solitary sycamore tree
On a hillside in Graves Park. The tree was casting an interesting shadow at 9am SK3582 : Sycamore shadow
Backmoor is located at Grid Ref: SK3682 (Lat: 53.340579, Lng: -1.456272)
Unitary Authority: Sheffield
Police Authority: South Yorkshire
What 3 Words
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Located within 500m of 53.340579,-1.456272Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3395531/-1.4581824
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00
Ref: S8 283
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.3389528/-1.4540671
Doctors
The Sloan Practice
Addr City: Sheffield
Addr Housenumber: 29
Addr Postcode: S14 1AB
Addr Street: Blackstock Road
Healthcare: doctor
Healthcare Speciality: general_practice
Lat/Long: 53.3400344/-1.4511407
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00, Sa 12:00
Ref: S14 816
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.3405842/-1.449837
Atm
Check Date: 2021-05-27
Operator: Cash Zone
Lat/Long: 53.3403491/-1.4496035
Bus Stop
Blackstock Road/Backmoor Road
Alt Name: Blackstock Road/Constable Road
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 37027533
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan Indicator: 7533
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Blackstock Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3395279/-1.4508397
Bus Stop
Blackstock Road/Backmoor Road
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022084
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Blackstock Road/Backmoor Road
Naptan Indicator: 22084
Naptan Landmark: Opposite Rows of Houses
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Blackstock Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3399268/-1.4509114
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Alt Name: Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Bench: no
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AltCommonName: Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022085
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Naptan Indicator: 22085
Naptan Landmark: Opposite Lees Hall Golf Club
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3397851/-1.4591491
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Alt Name: Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AltCommonName: Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022086
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Naptan Indicator: 22086
Naptan Landmark: Special School
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3395906/-1.4581615
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022087
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane
Naptan Indicator: 22087
Naptan Landmark: Outside New Inn Pub
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3390512/-1.4550902
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022088
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane
Naptan Indicator: 22088
Naptan Landmark: New Inn
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3389629/-1.4549685
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Alt Name: Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AltCommonName: Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022089
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Naptan Indicator: 22089
Naptan Landmark: Water Tower
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3385859/-1.4523214
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Alt Name: Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AltCommonName: Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022090
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Naptan Indicator: 22090
Naptan Landmark: Water Tower
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3385955/-1.4520745
Bus Stop
Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Alt Name: Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AltCommonName: Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022091
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Naptan Indicator: 22091
Naptan Landmark: Near Water Tower
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Norton Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.338254/-1.4525753
Bus Stop
Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Alt Name: Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AltCommonName: Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 370023720
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Naptan Indicator: 23720
Naptan Landmark: 23720
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Norton Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3381155/-1.4517811
Bus Stop
Hemsworth Road/Bunting Nook
Alt Name: Hemsworth Road/Bunting Nook
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Naptan AltCommonName: Hemsworth Road/Bunting Nook
Naptan AtcoCode: 370022058
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Hemsworth Road/Bunting Nook
Naptan Indicator: 22058
Naptan Landmark: Graves Park
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: ROTHCEN
Naptan Street: Hemsworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3398467/-1.462843
Post Office
Constable Road Post Office
Addr City: Sheffield
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: S14 1BA
Addr Street: Constable Road
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Ref Pol Id: 5943
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3403938/-1.4497882
Crossing
Button Operated: yes
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Traffic Signals Sound: no
Traffic Signals Vibration: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3397916/-1.4636594
Traffic Signals
Crossing: no
Traffic Signals Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 53.3398163/-1.4633961
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 225
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.3402554/-1.4543384
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 90
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.3395266/-1.4554068
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 180
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.338633/-1.4589313
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 265
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.336868/-1.4588458
Blackstock Road/Backmoor Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3395343/-1.4509391
Blackstock Road/Backmoor Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3399229/-1.4508311
Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3381604/-1.4525588
Norton Lane/Hemsworth Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3382045/-1.4517891
Hemsworth Road/Bunting Nook
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3399072/-1.4628769
Hemsworth Road/Backmoor Crescent
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3398394/-1.4591014
Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3390198/-1.455108
Hemsworth Road/Ashbury Lane
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3389957/-1.4549572
Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.338576/-1.4520866
Hemsworth Road/Norton Lane
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 53.3386143/-1.4523138
Grit Bin
Operator: Sheffield City Council
Operator Type: government
Operator Wikidata: Q7492609
Seasonal: no
Lat/Long: 53.3400447/-1.46244
Grit Bin
Operator: Sheffield City Council
Operator Type: government
Operator Wikidata: Q7492609
Seasonal: no
Lat/Long: 53.3398415/-1.4592435
Elderberries and Hazel
Tourism: viewpoint
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3420835/-1.4536989
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On the outside wall on the back of the pavilion.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 53.3379837/-1.4511343
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