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Getting here
53.30978, -1.65864
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
7 activitiesAncient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Bird watching
Strong match
Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Wildlife
Strong match
Upland heathland priority habitat; Ancient woodland
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km▾
Pink Route (Padley Gorge and Burbage Brook Walk), Longshaw EstateWalking route2.7 km▾
Access 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
Orange Route, Longshaw EstateWalking route2.7 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
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.
Longshaw Woodland Explorer Walk, Longshaw EstateWalking route4.8 km▾
Reasonable terrain with some steep sections. 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
🚴Cycling
▾5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
White Edge Loop Cycling TrailCycling route▾
Thornhill TrailCycling route▾
Route 6Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route11 km▾
Main RouteCycling route968 m▾
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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