Grindleford

Grindleford Derbyshire, S322HS, United Kingdom, 0845 166 8022, info@peakdistrictonline.co.uk

Grindleford Walks

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04:49 05-Sep-2010

There can be no doubt that this is one of the most attractive walks in the Peak District through beautiful Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate. When crossing the railway bridge at the start of the walk, Totley Tunnel can be seen on the right. The tunnel over three miles in length, when it was opened in 1896, linked the Hope Valley with Sheffield and brought with it prosperity.

Padley Gorge, a place of great beauty, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its plant and wildlife. The woods are one of the best surviving examples of ancient oak woodland in the South Pennines.

After crossing a stretch of open moorland by the side of the Burbage Brook, Longshaw Lodge is soon reached. Originally built as a shooting lodge for the Duke of Rutland, it has been converted into private flats and is not open to the public. Below is Longshaw Meadow, where every September, the country’s oldest sheepdog trials are held, having first started in 1898.

The last section of the walk takes you along a farm track before descending through woods back to Grindleford Station.

Walk details

Length: 3.75miles.

Start/Finish: Station Approach Car Park, Grindleford.

Location: On B6251 two miles south of the A6187/A625 Sheffield to Hathersage road.

Terrain: Some moderate ascents and descents. Can be muddy.