Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors
Visitor information
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Visit in July and August to see heather in flower on White Edge Moor
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The view from the far peaks on the Longshaw Estate is breathtaking
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Stunning all year round views on the Longshaw Estate
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Bring your dog and enjoy the Longshaw Estate in the Peak District
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Explore the wonderful landscape around the Longshaw Estate
Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams
A wonderful place to discover spectacular views of the Peak District, ancient woods, parkland and heather moorland.
The spectacular White Edge Moor overlooks the Derwent Valley and forms part of the long gritstone edge stretching from Stanage towards Birchens Edge south of Chatsworth House.
If you have time, discover the old quarry workings at Bole Hill. Then visit Riley Graves, a circular wall that encompasses the resting place of the Hancock family, who perished in the plague years of the 17th century.
Places to visit
Here are some of the places you can visit at Longshaw
- The Visitor Centre (in the Shooting Lodge)
- Padley Gorge, Bole Hill Quarry, White Edge, Riley Graves, Curbar Gap, Outseats, Froggatt Wood, Wooden Pole, Hollowgate, Lawrence Field, Owler Tor, Longshaw Meadow, Longshaw Pond and Tumbling Hill
Find out more: visit the Peak District website
Explore
There are lots of things to do here for all ages; follow the wood ant trail at Longshaw, paddle at Padley Gorge or go and spot red deer on the Eastern Moors.
Eat
Once you've finished exploring Longshaw why not visit the cafe near the main car park and taste our delicious stew or try out some of the best scones in the Peak District.
Stay
Our stunning holiday cottage is surrounded by wide expanses of heather moorland, giving impressive views across the Peak District in all directions.
