Sheffield

North, South, East, West (except Manchester)

Generally, the best place for hitchhiking out of Sheffield is just after Park Square roundabout, on the 'Castlegate'/'Sheffield Parkway' street. From the cathedral in the city centre, follow the tramlines downhill (you may as well walk instead of buying a tram ticket: the distance from the cathedral is about 10 minutes' walk). You'll pass by the stations 'Cathedral', 'Castle Square', 'Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge', and then the track goes over a bridge. Go over this bridge as well. Underneath you is Park Square roundabout (see first photo on the right). Take the footpaths over the roundabout, and you will see a main road leading out of the city (see second photo). Find a suitable spot on that road and hitchhike from there - cars are going to the motorway and will take you in all directions except Manchester.

West (Manchester)

To go to Manchester, most cars use the A57 road. It's a small road, but it's fast and quite beatiful.

Go to the junction of Fulwood Road and Manchester Road, shown in the photo on the left. It is the A57 and is in the Broomhill district. From Sheffield University walk west along Whitham Road for 15 minutes. It's best if you ask someone around the university for Broomhill: they will point you in the right direction. Once you get to the shopping street in Broomhill, look for the Somerfield supermarket. The hitchhiking point is about 50 metres further along the road from there, away from the city.

From the city centre, Broomhill is a 20-30 minute walk. Alternatively, from the city centre take bus 52 or 120 to Broomhill (cost: £1-£1.50). Once you leave the bus stop ask around for the Somerfield supermarket, get to the supermarket and keep walking to find the hitchhiking point.

The junction itself is not bad for hitchhiking, but a better option would be to start walking along the A57 Manchester Road itself for about 10 minutes. Further down the road there are better stopping places for the cars.

The waiting time is short, usually 15-45 minutes, and many cars drive directly to Manchester or Stockport.