Activities at Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors
Jump into the New Year at Longshaw
January is the perfect time to work towards a new goal or try something different. Here at Longshaw, there's plenty to see, do and achieve...
Click, don't pick! Fantastic Fungi at Longshaw
Find all sorts of fabulous fungi at Longshaw. Make sure you bring your camera to record what you find.
Autumn colours at Longshaw
Will you be lucky enough to spot red deer on the moors? Or maybe you'll discover rare fungi in the woods. Join us at Longshaw as autumnal colour flows across the landscape and awakes the senses to new sights, sounds and smells.
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.
Wild Red Deer
Find out about the wild population of red deer at Longshaw and the Sheffield Moors.
Summer wildlife at Longshaw
Look out for all sorts of creatures on your visit to Longshaw
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)
Summer at Longshaw
Come out and play at Longshaw throughout the summer – everyone welcome’s to explore and there are self-led way-marked trails as well as activities and events run by our team of helpers. We hope you’ll join us!
Explore hay meadows at Longshaw
Explore wildflower meadows at Longshaw.
Conservation grazing at Longshaw
Learn more about how conservation grazing at Longshaw is helping to shape and diversify the landscape.
Discover wildlife at Longshaw
Volunteer Photographer and Walk Leader Kev has a wonderful eye for capturing wildlife moments. Discover more about how he is helping us all to feel closer to the creatures great and small at Longshaw.
Views and woodlands walk
Find a moment of peace as you wander through Hay Wood, experience majestic views of the Peak District before descending into the 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)
Trust10 at Longshaw
Fancy a morning run through the wonderful Longshaw Estate? Our free monthly 10k trail runs are a great way to blow away the cobwebs, get some exercise and take in spectacular scenery.
Summer colours at Longshaw
Longshaw’s moors are a splash of colour in summer. Discover the best places to feast your eyes…
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)
Spring picnics at Longshaw
Picnic with a view at Longshaw. Where's your favourite place to shake out the picnic blanket and settle down to an outdoor feast?
Summer butterflies and moths
Longshaw's a brilliant place to come and spot fantastic butterflies, moths and dragonflies.
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.