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Derbyshire Dales

Padley Gorge loop from Grindleford — Peak District National Park

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Derbyshire Dales

Padley Gorge loop from Grindleford — Peak District National Park

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Padley Gorge loop from Grindleford — Peak District National Park

02:02

7.01km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.16 km

Owler Tor

Highlight • Natural Monument

Owler Tor is a collection of striking gritstone formations set in heather covered moorland which creates a particularly spectacular backdrop in August, when it can be surrounded by a sea …

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2

2.73 km

Granby Discovery Barn

Highlight • Trail

Across the meadow are the flat-topped hills of Carl Wark, which is a Bronze Age hill fort about 3,000 years old, and the gritstone outcrop of Higger Tor.

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3

3.12 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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4

4.60 km

Burbage Brook and Padley Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Padley Gorge is an enchanting place that feels like the setting for a fairy tale. Mystical at all times of year, the moss-covered trees and babbling brook are truly magical. …

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5

6.88 km

Grindleford Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Long history of serving food to the hikers, nice outside sitting area.
Open Mon to Fri 9:00 - 16:00.
Sat & Sun 9:00 - 17:00.

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B

7.01 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

2.03 km

1.52 km

228 m

217 m

215 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.86 km

1.36 km

1.16 km

522 m

102 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Comments

July 21, 2024,Padley Gorge loop from Grindleford — Peak District National Park

Hike with two big kids and one ten y.o. They are slow 😂
I ran here alongside the river toward Stanage in September '23

August 15, 2021,Longshaw Hike

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