River Loxley

River Loxley
The Rivelin (left) joins the Loxley (right) at Malin Bridge
Location
Country	England
Physical characteristics
Source
- location	Damflask Reservoir nr Stacey Bank
- coordinates	53°24′38″N 1°34′16″W / 53.41056°N 1.57111°W / 53.41056; -1.57111
- elevation	600 feet (180 m)
Mouth
- location	River Don at Owlerton
- coordinates	53°24′02″N 1°29′13″W / 53.400526°N 1.486888°W / 53.400526; -1.486888
- elevation	190 feet (58 m)

The River Loxley is a river in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It flows through the Loxley Valley before joining the River Don at Malin Bridge.

Course

The river starts in the hills of the Peak District near Bradfield. It flows through High Bradfield and Low Bradfield, where it feeds into the reservoirs at Bradfield.

The River Loxley then travels east through the Loxley Valley. It passes through the areas of Damflask, Stacey Bank and Rowell Bridge.

The river meets the River Rivelin at Malin Bridge, and soon after this it joins the River Don.

Loxley Valley

The Loxley Valley is a rural valley with woods, fields and historic industrial sites. The valley is popular for walking, cycling and nature watching. Many old mills once stood along the river during Sheffield’s cutlery and metalworking years.

Great Sheffield Flood

The River Loxley was heavily affected by the Great Sheffield Flood of 1864. When the Dale Dyke Dam burst, a large wave of water flowed down the Loxley Valley. It caused serious damage to homes, factories and farms, and many people lost their lives.

Wildlife

The river and valley are home to wildlife such as:

• Ducks and geese
• Herons and kingfishers
• Trout and other fish
• Frogs, insects and small mammals

Related pages

• River Rivelin
• River Don
• Sheffield
• Great Sheffield Flood