Yorkshire has many picturesque locations, with one particular outdoor spot gaining traction among wildlife and nature lovers.
Located in the heart of Crosspool, Sheffield lies Holly Hag, a nonprofit community farm offering unique experiences, alpaca trekking. Although not commonly seen in the UK, these charming animals with gorgeous fleece originate from South America and, as Alpacaseller.com reports, “very rare in the UK.”
London-born travel and fashion influencer Salma Masrohl documented her Holly Hagg adventures in Tiktok. She expressed her joy in the video caption. “This was my favorite activity in Sheffield. It was a very beautiful trekking and Grefin was a very good boy.”
Since uploaded on March 23, Salma's video has attracted over 5,000 likes and numerous comments, with viewers expressing their surprise about this hidden gem in Sheffield. The two most preferred comments are “I didn't even know this existed in Sheffield” and “I didn't know this existed in Sheffield.”
Holly Hagg Community Farm offers anyone who wants to explore the opportunity to stroll through the “gorgeous” alpacas and llamas, according to its website. However, we recommend that future visitors need a moderate level of fitness due to rough terrain and potentially tricky conditions underfoot.
The trekking takes about an hour and a half and starts with an introduction to a herd of alpacas. Visitors are taught how to feed the animals by hand and receive a safety briefing before being paired with alpacas.
Holly Hagg's experienced guide will guide guests through picturesque landscapes and forested areas surrounding the farm, according to the website. Holly Hagg Community Farm won the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award in 2023 as a top attraction in Sheffield.
After seeing the alpacas in Salma's short tiktok video, viewers expressed their desire to visit the farm, leaving comments such as “This is very healthy” and “They are so cute.” According to Inca Alpaca, there are around 45,000 registered alpacas in the UK.
Alpacaseller.com suggests that Alpaca is considered a valuable animal due to its relatively rareness and slow breeding in the UK. The website states that breeding women can purchase from £2,000 to five-digit amounts in top show high quality stock.
It also states that young male alpacas and weather (castrated men) can start at around £500. Alpacaseller.com sheds light on the fascinating world of alpacas and reveals that there are two different varieties: Fukaya and Sri.
For more information about the site, see “Surialpaca, which is very few in the UK, has a fleece with a long, long, drooping 'dreadlock'. The fuakaya (pronounced wakaya) Alpacas have a shorter, dense denser.
For those looking to embark on an alpaca trekking adventure at Holly Hagg Community Farm, it is essential to secure your spot by booking tickets online in advance through the website.
