Longshaw for Winyards Nick and Padley Gorge

Derbyshire Dales Group

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Overview

Starting at Longshaw Main Woodcroft Car Park, this circular walk goes via Winyards Nick, River Derwent and Padley Gorge.

Ramblers members from other Ramblers groups are welcome to join us.

Please wear walking boots and warm clothing and bring a waterproof. Please bring plenty to eat and drink. Please carry a completed ICE card (go to our website, click Walks, then click What to Bring).

Saturday, 18 April 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: 365.8m / 1200ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.derbyshiredalesramblers.org.uk

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SK 26629 80037
Nearest postcode:: S11 7TY
what3words:: town.snows.toward

Start time:: 10:00 am

Longshaw Main Woodcroft Car Park (NT pay and display. NT members free)

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