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Padley Gorge – Longshaw Pond loop from Grindleford

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Padley Gorge – Longshaw Pond loop from Grindleford

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Padley Gorge – Longshaw Pond loop from Grindleford

01:46

6.18km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The moorland above the brook is called Lawrence Field. Part of the National Trust's work is to protect important wildlife habitats such as this.

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1.66 km

Twisted Trees and Ancient Woodland in Padley Gorge

Highlight • Forest

Super beautiful forest

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2.61 km

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

Highlight • Trail

Where the Padley Gorge Trail crosses the Burbage Brook. Steep steps lead up & down both sides of the Gorge to a wooden bridge across the water. Spectacular scenery either side & uphill all the way to Longshaw.

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2.86 km

Padley Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An Intriguing, incredible location...a moss covered boulder strewn woodland walk with enchanted trees throughout...and to top it off it has a beautiful picturesque brook running through the valley.

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3.10 km

Grindleford Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Long history of serving food to the hikers, nice outside sitting area.
Open Mon to Fri 9:00 - 16:00.
Sat & Sun 9:00 - 17:00.

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4.41 km

Yarncliff Wood

Forest

5.29 km

Longshaw Pond

Highlight • Natural

Longshaw Pond was created around 1827 and once had a boathouse and pier. Wardens carefully remove the marsh plants each year to stop them from choking up the open water.

The lodge was built about the same time as the pond, as a shooting retreat for the Duke of Rutland and his guests, including George V and the Duke of Wellington. Later, the lodge became a military hospital and after the wars let to the Holiday Fellowship as a guest house. In 1969 it was converted into private flats. (The lodge is not open to the public.)

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5.78 km

Longshaw Estate

Highlight • Natural

The stone carving below the cafe lawn is a map of the Peak District National Park. The millstone under the yew trees through the small gate recognises the huge contribution given to Longshaw by volunteers.

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5.82 km

Longshaw Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

Longshaw Lodge was built around 1827 as a shooting retreat for the Duke of Rutland, a grand "shooting box" for his guests, including King George V. It later served as an auxiliary hospital during the First World War, providing therapy and using local moss for dressings. After the war, it became a holiday guesthouse before being converted into private flats in 1969. The Longshaw Estate, where the lodge is located, was purchased by the people of Sheffield and donated to the National Trust in 1931.

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6.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

1.64 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

2.11 km

648 m

431 m

426 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

50 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Padley Gorge – Longshaw Pond loop from Grindleford

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Twisted Trees and Ancient Woodland in Padley Gorge

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

Padley Gorge

Grindleford Station Café

Longshaw Pond

Longshaw Estate

Longshaw Lodge

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