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Longshaw Pond – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

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Longshaw Pond – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

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Longshaw Pond – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

03:46

13.2km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 538 m for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.29 km

Ox Stones

Highlight • Natural Monument

The kids will love playing on the stones

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6.46 km

The stone carving below the cafe lawn is a map of the Peak District National Park. The millstone under the yew trees through the small gate recognises the huge contribution given to Longshaw by volunteers.

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6.94 km

Longshaw Pond

Highlight • Natural

Longshaw Pond was created around 1827 and once had a boathouse and pier. Wardens carefully remove the marsh plants each year to stop them from choking up the open water. …

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8.02 km

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

Highlight • Trail

Where the Padley Gorge Trail crosses the Burbage Brook. Steep steps lead up & down both sides of the Gorge to a wooden bridge across the water. Spectacular scenery either side & uphill all the way to Longshaw.

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9.03 km

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the left of the bridge is Padley Gorge. This ancient woodland is one of the best examples of the old oak-birch woodland which once covered much of the Peak …

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9.20 km

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The moorland above the brook is called Lawrence Field. Part of the National Trust's work is to protect important wildlife habitats such as this.

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11.3 km

Ruins

11.7 km

View of Stanage Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hooks Carr car park gets really busy as it’s free

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13.2 km

Burbage North Edge

Highlight • Trail

Burbage North is separated from Stanage by the road at upper Burbage Bridge. It's a long curving gritstone edge popular with climbers and walkers. The path that flows down the …

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.05 km

2.20 km

1.20 km

596 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

3.69 km

2.05 km

803 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 4 August

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Longshaw Pond – Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge loop from Carl Wark

Ox Stones

Longshaw Estate

Longshaw Pond

Padley Gorge wooden bridge

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Burbage Brook and Wooden Bridge

View of Stanage Edge

Burbage North Edge

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