Discover Summer Wildlife

Because Longshaw has an array of different habitats, including ancient oak woodland, wood pasture, moorland and haymeadows, it's a wonderful place to come and spot the wildlife associated with these habitats. With summer in full bloom, what will you spot today?

Peacock butterfly on heather
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors   Derbyshire

Summer butterflies and moths

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

Find them as they flutter by
cabbage with sign, growing in the kitchen garden at Longshaw
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors   Derbyshire

Uncover the plot in Longshaw's Kitchen Garden

What can you spot in Longshaw's Kitchen Garden?

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A wildflower meadow with a barn in the distance
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors   Derbyshire

Summer colours at Longshaw

Longshaw’s moors are a splash of colour in summer. Discover the best places to feast your eyes…

Summer colours