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A group of three lead working coes, a shaft and a dressing floor on Longstone Edge

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Coot
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Tufted Duck, Coot, Teal +79 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Tufted Duck, Coot, Teal +79 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Bramble, Cock's-foot, Red Fescue +93 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Foraging

Good match

Varies

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Views and Woodlands Walk at Longshaw, Longshaw EstateWalking route8.4 km

Panoramic views across the Peak District. This circular walk includes some short, steep sections as well as uneven ground and some muddy areas. Ensure you are wearing suitable footwear.

Named routeLength 8.4 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Frogatt, Curbar and White Edge Red Deer Circular Walk, Longshaw EstateWalking route9.6 km

Picturesque moorland route. Mostly flat circular with one or two steep sections and some woodland tracks. The paths can be narrow and stony in some places.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Blue Route, Longshaw EstateWalking route4.5 km

No steps or stiles. Accessibility statement: https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/peak-district-derbyshire/places/longshaw-burbage-and-the-eastern-moors/pdf/230208-longshaw-access-statement-feb-2024.pdf

Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Monsal TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Edge Loop Cycling TrailCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Monsal TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 680National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route476 m
Named routeRef 680Length 476 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route484 m
Named routeRef 680Length 484 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route601 m
Named routeRef 680Length 601 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 680Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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