Activities at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

Summer picnics at Longshaw

Picnic with a view at Longshaw. We suggest some choice spots to shake out the picnic blanket and settle down to an outdoor feast.

Longshaw Estate Burbage Brook walk

Hidden history and wildlife are waiting to be discovered on this gentle walk alongside a tumbling stream, marked with pink arrows from outside the tea-room.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.25 miles (3.6km)

Summer wildlife at Longshaw

Look out for all sorts of creatures on your visit to Longshaw

Explore hay meadows at Longshaw

Explore wildflower meadows at Longshaw.

Father's Day at Longshaw

This Father's Day, bring dad to Longshaw for an outdoor adventure.

Outdoor adventure at Longshaw

From running to rock climbing, there's lots of fun to be had outside at Longshaw.

Discover bluebells at Longshaw

Do you know the best place to find bluebells at Longshaw? Find out here!

Views and woodlands walk

Wander through the bluebells of Hay Wood, experience majestic views of the Peak District before descending into mysterious ancient Padley oak woods, filled with the sounds of nesting pied flycatchers and the rushing stream in Padley Gorge.

• Challenging
• 3 hours
• 4.5 miles (7.2km)

Woodland Explorer Walk

Enjoy a varied walk through sculpted gritstone outcrops, medieval fields and ancient oak woodland.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Wild Red Deer

Find out about the wild population of red deer at Longshaw and the Sheffield Moors.

Family walks at Longshaw

Whether you're looking for a short wander or a big adventure, Longshaw's a great place to come for a family walk.

Longshaw Estate winter walk

Wrap up warm and follow the course of Burbage Brook through the ancient Padley Wood.

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 2.25 miles (3.6km)

White Edge Loop Cycling Trail

Discover our easy mountain biking trail, the White Edge Lodge loop, and enjoy lovely views across the Hope Valley.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 2.8 miles (4.5km)

Duke's Drive Cycling Trail

Our easiest bike trail is an out-and-back jaunt along the wide Duke's Drive, with lovely views.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Mud and mushrooms at Longshaw

This trail takes you through the Longshaw Estate where you can find fantastic fungi in the grassland and woodland habitats.

• Moderate
• 1 hour
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Fantastic Fungi

Find all sorts of fabulous fungi at Longshaw. Make sure you bring your camera to record what you find.

Red deer and edges walk

The Eastern Edges on Big Moor are the southern part of the Peak District National Park’s iconic dark peak landscape, special for the diverse range of wildlife.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Summer butterflies and moths

Longshaw's a brilliant place to come and spot fantastic butterflies, moths and dragonflies.