Winter Warmer - Longshaw, Padley Gorge and Higger Tor

Description

Winter Warmer – Longshaw, Padley Gorge and Higger Tor

After starting in the grounds of the National Trust’s beautiful Longshaw Lodge, we descend through the fairytale woods of Padley Gorge, taking time to explore the meandering stream, moorland, and former millstone quarries in the upper part of the Gorge. Our walk then takes us along Millstone Edge which has one of the most stunning viewpoints in the Peak District. We climb gradually to our highest point, Higger Tor, and also explore a hilltop called Carl Walk, reputed to be an Iron Age fort. From Higger Tor, we follow the long gritstone escarpment of Burbage edge, via Burbage brook, and loop back to Longshaw.

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Additional information

Walk Date	Saturday 9 January 2027.

What’s included?

Included

Qualified Mountain Leader or Hill and Moorland Leader with Outdoor First Aid Qualifications.
Guiding throughout the day with briefing advice and support to ensure your safety.
Narrative on local points of interest, wildlife, geology, history and culture.
Optional photography of your day which can be shared with you.
The option of a free, return lift from a station or bus stop to the start of your walk to encourage sustainable travel. We can only arrange this if we have spare space in our vehicle and the pick-up point is reasonably close to your walk. Ask us when you book.

Not Included:

Parking or transport costs associated with your walk.
Essential walking kit or food.
Navigation equipment and maps for Navigation Courses (we will help if we have spares).

What to Bring

Here’s an Essential Kit Kist for all our walks >

Meeting and Parking

We meet at Longshaw National Trust, Woodcroft Car Park, Nearest Postcode: S11 7TY. There are public toilets close by.

Directions:

Use post code S11 7TY to get to Longshaw
This post code will bring you to the Fox House Inn which is on a sharp bend
On the bend take the A6187 south (there should be a brown sign indicating parking)
After a few hundred metres there should be a another sign indicating a car park on your right
This is a ‘Pay and Display’ car park and (currently) costs £8 for the day (you can pay by card), or is free for National Trust members.

Please see a Google Map showing the location of the Fox House Inn and the Visitor Centre Car Park here>.

Coming by Bus or Train
We’re keen to support public transport use and reduce emissions. If you’re arriving reasonably nearby we’ll give you a free lift. Just ask us when you book.

Facilities

Longshaw National Trust Estate has tea rooms and toilets adjacent to the car park. The Fox House Inn is also within easy walking distance. See Map here>.

Hathersage is less than 10 minutes drive a way with a railway station, shops, cafes, hotels, restaurants, accommodation, fuel station and toilets. See map here>.

Walk Difficulty

This is a Moderate Walk at an Easy to Moderate Pace. Here is our walk difficulty guide >

FAQs

We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >

Accommodation

Click here to see a Google map of accommodation near this walks start.

Our Recommendations

The Maynard at Grindleford: This historic country house is bar, restaurant, hotel, wedding venue, event space and conference space. 19 individually styled bedrooms in the perfect location for a Peak District walk. Ideally situated for walking around Eyam, Padley Gorge and Froggatt, Curbar and Baslow Edges. The Maynard >.

Ask us for a discount code before you book.

The George at Hathersage: This legendary local is over 800 years old and even features in the literary classic, Jane Eyre! The George is a place you can call home 7 days a week. From pub favourites to modern dishes inspired by world travels, there’s something for every taste here, and Bamford Edge, Stanage Edge, Edale, Mam Tor and The Great Ridge are all great walking destinations nearby. The George >.

Ask us for a discount code before you book.

Bike & Boot at Hope: 10 – 20% Discount*. We partner with Bike & Boot Peak District >, an award winning leisure hotel in the Hope Valley that’s ideal for walkers! There’s a restaurant / breakfast, free hot drinks for guests, free cake at 4pm and free films three times a day. Also, a drying room for gear and free on-site parking too. To receive your Bike and Boot Discount enter the promo code PEAKWALKING when you book on line: Bike & Boot> .

(*Discount not available on Bank Holiday Weekends).

Other Options

We have also created a page of Peak District accommodation we recommend here >

Respect, Protect and Enjoy!

We all want to respect, protect and enjoy the fragile upland environments where we walk, so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come. Following The Countryside Code really helps…

Respect:

Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
Leave gates and property as you find them
Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
Be nice, say hello, share the space
Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available

Protect:

Take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit
Do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can
Always keep dogs under control and in sight
Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do
Care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance

Enjoy:

Check your route and local conditions
Plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do
Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory

Want to know more?

Sustainability – our actions and fund raising to support the local environment, communities and economy.
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