Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate

Submitted by GaryShipp on 26 June 2010

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A circular, stroll-(1-2-hours) low hills and fells (below 600m) walk in England starting at Grindleford, Derbyshire, about 5km (roughly 3 miles) long and . From Grindleford Station you can explore the beautiful Padley Gorge, a designated Site of Special Interest for its plants and wildlife. The surrounding woods are one of the best surviving examples of ancient oak woodland in the South Pennines. Start: Grindleford, OS Grid: SK249788 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)

Gain (+/- 10%): 160m (525ft)

Total (+/- 10%): 310m (1019ft)

Loss (+/- 10%): 150m (494ft)

Max. Elevation: 330m (1082ft)

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Waypoints

1. Grindleford

OS Grid: SK249788

Start of the walk

2. Path / road junction

OS Grid: SK251787

The footpath to the Gorge is clearly marked from the station.

3. Footbridge over river

OS Grid: SK252792

Pooh sticks are optional!

4. Footbridge

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SK256798

Cross back over Burgage Brook

5. Longshaw Lodge

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SK263798

A National Trust property with a Visitor Centre, housed in the Shooting Lodge. In the meadow below, the country's oldest sheepdog trials are held each September.

6. Footpath junction

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 5 OS Grid: SK257793

From here take care to find the descending path back through the woodlands heading SW.

7. Stream / path junction

About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 6 OS Grid: SK253786

Turn west towards the road and find the path on which you arrived back to the station.

8. Back at the station

OS Grid: SK250788

Visit the station cafe for some well earned refreshments whilst you wait for your train home.