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Anglian high cross in St Laurence's churchyard

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📷 Brian Deegan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsAncientWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.28415, -1.67474

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Raphael's Tea Rooms — a good base for a longer summer day out

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Blue Tit +72 more · last seen 2026

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Blue Tit +72 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Small Heath +78 more · last seen 2026

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Lords-and-Ladies, Dog's Mercury, Coltsfoot +88 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCHYARD CROSS 6 METRES EAST OF CHURCH PORCH

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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10 signed routes nearby · 8 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
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

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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6 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 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
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km▾
Named routeRef 680Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths
Mill Lanebyway open to all traffic · 268 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 268 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Eyam Cross C8th

📷 Brian Deegan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Eyam Cross C8th

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Facilities

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Café

Raphael's Tea Rooms · 175m

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Parking

2 nearby · Paid · 330m

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Playground

242m away

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Toilets

177m away

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

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