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Getting here
53.36171, -1.53475
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️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
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 6
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 107 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Porter Brook TrailWalking route
Sheffield Town WalkWalking route
Carr Bridge Pathpublic footpath · 222 m
🚴Cycling
63 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Cycle Ring RouteCycling route
Norfolk Park Cycling RouteCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Sheffield Local Cycle Network
Route 627Cycling route
Malin Bridge to Langsett RoadCycling route
🐴Horse riding
30 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 69 m
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 433 m
Clough Lanebyway open to all traffic · 5 m
Ivy Cottage Lanerestricted byway · 622 m
Trap Lanebyway open to all traffic · 3 m
About this nature reserve
Porter Valley Woodlands is a 62-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It offers a range of habitats, with opportunities to see various bird species and enjoy walking trails along the riverside.
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