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Porter Clough

✦ Ancient woodland9 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Porter Clough 15m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Wren +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Wren +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Dilated Scalewort, Spotted-laurel, Common Nettle +6 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Farm visits

Zoo or animal collection nearby

Varies

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 39 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
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Cycling

23 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
Malin Bridge to Langsett RoadCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route98 m
Named routeRef 6Length 98 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route62 m
Named routeRef 6Length 62 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 69 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 69 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 433 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 433 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 5 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 5 mPath type: track
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 4 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 4 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 425 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 425 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View from Porter Clough to the centre of Sheffield

View from Porter Clough to the centre of Sheffield

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