| Longshaw Estate is a wide expanse of open moorland,
woodland and farms within the Peak National
Park, with dramatic views and
excellent walking.
Lying less than ten miles from the centre of Sheffield the 1,700 acres of open moors, gritstone edges and extensive woods of the Longshaw Estate are a popular attraction throughout the year. |
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Longshaw Estate with Longshaw Lodge was once the Duke of Rutland's
shooting estate but was purchased from the Duke by public subscription in
1927 and presented to the National Trust.
The estate is very extensive, stretching almost down to Grindleford and including the area around Millstone Edge and Bole Hill, which has a fine cache of abandoned millstones. |
| The estate is situated on the moors above Hathersage and
is open to the public.
The 1,600 acres of the estate offer dramatic views over the Derwent Valley. |
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There are some fine walks both in the grounds and round
about and Longshaw is also well known for the sheepdog trials which are
held here every September, and are generally considered to be the best in
the area.
The estate is rich in archaeological interest including ancient settlement sites containing a Bronze Age hillfort and a number of medieval village sites. |
| The Visitor Centre at Longshaw Ridge is a popular venue for visitors to the
Peak District.
There is also a National Trust shop and a cafe, which make it the perfect place to have a bite to eat or to have a look around the shop. |
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This is a very popular area for hill walkers and can get very busy at weekends. |
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