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LONGSHAW

613 ha

Plan your visit

DogsWalksFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome613 ha

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

7 activities

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — country park

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Country park

Family friendly

Good match

Free

Country park — designed for family visits

Picnic day out

Good match

Free

Country park — good for group day out

Wildlife

Good match

Free

Country park — managed habitat

Bird watching

Moderate match

Free

Country park — mixed habitats

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 264 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
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

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal 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
Porter Brook TrailWalking route
Named routeRef PorterLocal cycle route
Spooner Lanepublic footpath · 204 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 204 mPath type: footway
Station Roadpublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Spooner Lanepublic footpath · 161 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 161 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Edge Loop Cycling TrailCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route11 km
Named routeRef 6Length 11 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths
Houndkirk Roadbyway open to all traffic · 1.1 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.1 kmSurface compactedPath type: track
Moss Roadbridleway · 867 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 867 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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