Useful information for planning a visit to Longshaw

On foot

There is an extensive network of footpaths from the surrounding area.

By train

Use Grindleford Station. From there, it's a 1.5 mile walk on a footpath, uphill, to the cafe and visitor facilities, through Padley Gorge ancient oak woodland. For train timetables please copy and paste this link in to your search bar: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

By bus

Use services from Sheffield and the Peak District. Alight at Fox House, which is a short walk from Longshaw. For bus timetables please copy and paste one of these link in to your search bar: https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Cycling

You can cycle here by road and bridleway. We recommend that you use Google Maps to navigate. The National Cycle Network webpages also contains information, which you can find by copying and pasting this link into your search bar: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network

Car-free

Longshaw is listed on the Good Journey website, where you can find more information about planning your journey by train, bus, bike or on foot. Good Journey

The closest car park to the visitor facilities is Woodcroft car park, off the A 6187 (Owler Bar Road).

Follow brown signs from Sheffield to Woodcroft car park. You can find alternative parking at Wooden Pole car park, approximately 1 mile on foot from the visitor centre, and Haywood car park, approximately 2 miles on foot from the visitor centre.

Please note, Google Maps may direct you via a private residential entrance to Longshaw Lodge. Please ensure you are following directions to visitor car parks, rather than following Google maps to Longshaw Lodge.

What3Words locations:

Woodcroft car park: /// using.belts.slurs

Wooden Pole car park:/// pokers.fears.galaxy

Haywood car park:/// fool.admits.drums

Other car parks in the Peak District National Park

Find out more about other car park locations across the Peak District here.

If you would like to visit Longshaw at quieter times, we recommend visiting midweek, or before 11am and after 2pm at weekends and Bank Holidays.

If the main Woodcroft car park is full, you can find alternative parking at Wooden Pole car park, approximately 1 mile on foot from the visitor centre, and Haywood car park, approximately 2 miles on foot from the visitor centre.

A brew with a view at Longshaw Café

The café at Longshaw serves a range of hot and cold drinks, including beer, wine and cider. A range of lunches and main meals, tailored to the seasons, are on offer. Sandwiches, toasties and pasties are served until closing time. There are tables and benches outside the café where you can eat and drink, whilst enjoying stunning views across the valley.

A delicious range of homemade bakes, along with scones and cream teas are a favourite. Locally made ice creams and a range of treats are available.

Our kiosk, close to the café, is open at weekends and throughout holidays and bank holidays. It serves a range of takeaway hot and cold light bites, snacks, hot and cold drinks and locally made, scooped ice cream.

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Dog friendly area within the cafe

Part of Longshaw's cafe has an area where dogs are welcome with you and there is signage marking this section. To ensure food safety, please don't bring dogs up to the counter when ordering food. Please also remember to keep your dog on a lead at all times.

The toilets are located close to the café and are open daily. Please note the facilities are closed twice a day for a short time for cleaning. Please allow staff time to do this.

Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.

There are accessible toilets available: inside the café and adjacent to the café courtyard, (both with alarms).

The accessible toilets accessed from inside the Café has right transfer, the one adjacent to the courtyard has left hand transfer.

Baby changing facilities are available in all accessible toilets.

We don't have adult changing facilities on site.

All toiletss have automatic hand driers and LED lighting.

Dogs are very welcome at Longshaw but they must be kept on a lead at all times and in all areas.

By keeping your dog on a lead, you are helping to protect livestock and wildlife, support those who are wary of dogs and keep your dog safe.

Further information about visiting Longshaw with your four-legged friends can be found here.

You can connect to free wi-fi at our visitor facilities when you arrive.

Please be aware there is limited phone signal and 4G/5G on parts of the estate, which is a big place.

If your group is planning to split up, we recommend setting a specific time and place to meet up again.

Please do not light barbeques or start campfires on your visit as these can spark fires that spread quickly. If a wildfire starts, not only will it be a danger to others, it can also destroy wildlife habitats, and cause damage to the historic landscape.

Private drone flights are not permitted at Longshaw. Because of our terrain and tree line, it is not always possible to maintain line of sight while flying. If control of the drone is lost, it could injure a visitor, volunteer or member of the team.

Further information about the National Trust drone policy can be found here.