Longshaw Woodland Explorer Walk, Longshaw Estate
Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
4.79 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
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53.342°N, 1.669°W
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The name says it all — you wake to the still surface of the pond catching the first light, moorhens pottering along the reeds.
This one's for walkers who want a proper roof and a bunk after a long day on the hills, or groups looking for simple, sociable sleeps under one roof. The camping pods offer a middle ground if you want your own four walls but aren't fussed about canvas. It's open all year, so it suits those chasing winter trails or early spring rambles as much as summer wanderers. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you've got one in tow.
Inside it's no-frills hostel style — bring your sleeping bag, share the space, swap stories over a brew. Campfires depend on conditions, so check when you arrive. The vibe's quiet and practical, the kind of place where you fall asleep tired and happy, with the pond just outside doing its calming, watery thing.
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Current Conditions
14°C
Overcast
9 mph
96%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 7°
48%
Sat
17° / 8°
83%
Sun
20° / 13°
65%
Mon
21° / 12°
61%
Tue
17° / 11°
84%
Wed
13° / 11°
41%
Thu
14° / 10°
64%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby
Local walks within 10 km
27 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Padley Gorge and Burbage Brook Walk, Longshaw Estate
Winds through ancient woodland alongside Burbage Brook with gentle climbs and rocky, uneven paths – not suitable for buggies but manageable for older children who don't mind scrambling over tree roots and boulders. Dogs welcome on leads. The mossy gorge feels magical, especially after rainfall when the streams rush through gritstone rocks, and it's one of the Peak District's loveliest short woodland rambles with stunning autumn colours.
Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
4.9 km from campsite
Route length: 2.7 km
Orange Route, Longshaw Estate
Meanders through ancient woodland and open moorland on the Longshaw Estate with gentle to moderate inclines. Family-friendly and suitable for older children, though uneven paths and occasional rocky sections make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth it for the mix of heather moorland views, gritstone outcrops, and shaded woodland trails, plus easy access to the National Trust café and facilities at the estate centre.
Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
5.22 km from campsite
Route length: 2.7 km
Views and Woodlands Walk at Longshaw, Longshaw Estate
Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
5.42 km from campsite
Route length: 8.4 km
Blue Route, Longshaw Estate
Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
5.6 km from campsite
Route length: 4.5 km
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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km
- DirectionsHope Valley Ice CreamCafe 0.6 km~5 min walkice cream
- DirectionsRiverside CafeCafe 1.1 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsCintras Restaurant and Tea RoomsCafe 1.6 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsThe Walnut ClubRestaurant 1.6 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsElliottsCafe 1.6 km~20 min walk
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