Sheffield Is Inland—150 Miles from the Coast

Sheffield is not on any coast. It is a city in South Yorkshire, England, located ~150 miles (240 km) from the nearest sea.

• Nearest coast: North Sea (East Yorkshire coast: Bridlington, Scarborough) – ~65 miles (105 km) as crow flies.
• Nearest tidal water: River Ouse/Humber Estuary – ~45 miles (72 km).
• Rivers: Drained by Don, Sheaf, Rother, Loxley (all flow to Humber/Trent).

Sheffield's identity is industrial (steel, cutlery) and green (Peak District National Park covers 1/3 of the city).