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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Pond loop via Hathersage — Peak District National Park

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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Pond loop via Hathersage — Peak District National Park

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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Pond loop via Hathersage — Peak District National Park

04:32

15.5km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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124 m

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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359 m

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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1.92 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. …

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2.31 km

Granby Discovery Barn

Highlight • Trail

Across the meadow are the flat-topped hills of Carl Wark, which is a Bronze Age hill fort about 3,000 years old, and the gritstone outcrop of Higger Tor.

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2.52 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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6.50 km

Millstone Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Honest genuine pub. Warm welcome. Simple pub food. Plenty of space. But food stops at 8pm.

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12.1 km

Grindleford Community Shop and Café

Highlight • Cafe

In the vestry of St Helen’s church it sells artisan bread from Welbeck bakery as well as a range of local products. Tea, coffee and locally baked cakes are also available.

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12.8 km

Grindleford Woodland Path

Highlight • Trail

The forest behind Grindleford is a great spot for a relaxing walk. While it can be quite challenging after wet weather, the trails here are wonderful.

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

4.19 km

1.28 km

1.26 km

1.04 km

235 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

3.86 km

2.25 km

618 m

440 m

314 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 7 September

14°C

10°C

54 %

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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Pond loop via Hathersage — Peak District National Park

Grindleford Station Café

Padley Gorge

Longshaw Pond

Granby Discovery Barn

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Millstone Inn

Grindleford Community Shop and Café

Grindleford Woodland Path

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