🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
☕Brooks Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
☕Brooks Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
☕Café🅿️Parking🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground🚻Toilets
Best for
11 activities
🛝
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, café, toilets, picnic area
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Very strong match
playground, toilets, café, parking
Free
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Grey Heron +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Grey Heron +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Broad Centurion, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Common Darter +91 more · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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8 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Limestone WayWalking route74 km▾
Castleton to Rocester
Named routeLength 74 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Derwent Valley Heritage WayWalking route89 km▾
Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Edale Circular Walk, High PeakWalking route5.4 km▾
Low level circular walk which includes part of the Pennine Way, following streams and stone-flagged paths. Dogs must be kept on leads.
Named routeLength 5.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Mam Tor Cavedale Loop, High PeakWalking route9.5 km▾
Named routeLength 9.5 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Kinder Scout Circular Walk, High PeakWalking route12 km▾
Moorland walk, to stay safe, make sure someone knows when you are expected to finish. Paths good but rugged. Some challenging ascents and descents. Good fitness level and walking equipment required. Dogs should be on leads.
Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Gutterpublic footpath · 53 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mSurface asphaltPath type: path
The Shartpublic footpath · 93 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 93 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
The Greenpublic footpath · 106 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 106 mPath type: footway
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Cycling
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15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Thornhill TrailCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route454 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 454 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route119 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 119 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route252 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 252 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route347 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 347 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
🐴
Horse riding
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1 public path nearby
Public paths
Michlow Lanebridleway · 367 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 367 mSurface asphaltPath type: track
