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Free Wednesday Social Walks

Come along each Wednesday morning for a free social walk around Longshaw, led by experienced guides who know the area.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

Join us each Wednesday for a free social walk led by our knowledgeable walk leaders. Each walk will be around 5 miles, depending on the route, starting from the Welcome Building in Woodcroft car park, and finishing at Longshaw Café.

Social walks are a great opportunity to meet new people, discover new places, and build your confidence walking in the countryside.

Each walk will likely include mild ascent and descent. There may be some stiles, please let us know any access needs when booking.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

Due to the popularity of the walks, booking is strongly advised, though we welcome drop-in participants if there are spaces available on the day. Booked places will be given priority as there is a limit on our maximum group size.

If you no longer need your booked place, please let us know by emailing peakdistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk or calling 01433 631757.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for accompanied children over the age of 8 years.

Meeting point

Meet at the Welcome Building, at the bottom of Woodcroft car park.

What to bring and wear

Wear sturdy shoes and come prepared for the weather, that might be sunhats or raincoats depending on the day!

Accessibility

Routes generally involve some slopes and stony paths. Please let us know any accessibility requirements when booking, so we can change routes accordingly.

Other

Please note, normal carpark charges apply and is not included in the price of the ticket. Booking is advisable, however if spaces are available then you can join the walk on the day. Walks may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather or site closure.

Upcoming events

Summer of Play at Longshaw 

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on
26 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
09:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play: Soft archery 

Try your hand at archery, with a short lesson and practice session at the Moorland Discovery Centre.

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on
26 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Nature Tots 

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on
11 Sep to 11 Dec 2025
at
09:45 to 11:45
+ 7 other dates or times

Canihike with Nose and Paws Active 

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on
13 Sep to 8 Nov 2025
at
09:30 to 13:00
+ 2 other dates or times