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Grindleford and Longshaw Magic

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Overview

Enjoy with us the brilliant landscape of the Longshaw Estate and Padley Gorge. Impressive, stunning, varied: all words that could be used to describe it. We start from Grindleford Station with its famous and much-loved café, which opened way back in 1973. We then make our way through Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate through Hay Wood down to Grindleford where we walk alongside the Derwent river. We return to the start past Padley Chapel on the site of Padley Hall where in 1588 two Catholic priests were discovered in hiding. Found guilty of treason they were hung, drawn and quartered in Derby. 

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Please ensure good supplies of food and drink. The terrain will be variable so good walking boots are recommended along with walking poles. Please also ensure you have waterproof clothing and have your ICE card with you. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 25097 78709
Nearest postcode:
S32 2HQ
what3words:
homes.fame.joins
Start time:
10:30 am

Please note that parking at Grindleford Station entails a fee: Use Ringo location 35712 or ring 0113 8090070 in advance. The phone signal at the location may be poor. Meet at the station/café.

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