Wharncliffe Side is a village in South Yorkshire, England, northwest of Sheffield and within the city borough.

Wharcliffe Side is located on the west bank of the River Don, approximately six miles (9.7 km) northwest of Sheffield city centre, and one mile (1.6 km) northwest of Oughtibridge, south of the confluence of the Ewden beck and the River Don.

There is a primary school on Brighthomelee Lane, along with a post office and two public houses within the village.

Glen Howe Park is situated at the southern end of the village.

The ancient farming hamlet of Brightholmlee lies 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) to the west.