Activities at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

Run for the Trees!

'Run for the trees!’ is the call from local running clubs this year, not to warn members of approaching zombies or gun toting bandits, but to help preserve and grow the woodlands of the Peak District.

Longshaw Ranger Run in the Peak District

Run through Longshaw on Lead Ranger, Rachel Bennett's favourite route.

• Moderate
• 25 mins
• 3.8 miles (6.1km)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Longshaw Map

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• Easy
• 1 hour 3 mins
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)