Highlight • Natural
Longshaw Pond
Hiking
4.9
(289)
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Tips
December 13, 2019
Hiking
The lodge was built about the same time as the pond, as a shooting retreat for the Duke of Rutland and his guests, including George V and the Duke of Wellington. Later, the lodge became a military hospital and after the wars let to the Holiday Fellowship as a guest house. In 1969 it was converted into private flats. (The lodge is not open to the public.)
January 25, 2021
Hiking
March 19, 2025
Hiking
Birdwatchers will find ducks and herons.
Photographers will be interested in the changing colors over the seasons.
But as it is located near the main car park of the Longshaw Estate and easily accessible; it can get crowded, in particular at week-ends.
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Hike the moderate 2.0-mile Padley Gorge and Burbage Brook Trail through ancient woodlands and along cascading streams in the Peak District.
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Elevation 310 m
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Location: Grindleford, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom