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Visit Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors car-free
It’s easy to get to Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors in the Peak District car-free. Home of the BBC’s 2025 Springwatch series, there is plenty of wildlife to look out for on your visit.
Scenic bus rides from Sheffield stop 5-10 minutes away.
Scenic train lines run to Grindleford from Sheffield (15 mins) and Manchester (60 mins). It’s then a 35-minute walk or 5-minute bus ride.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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From Sheffield, the Derbyshire Wayfarer gives you unlimited travel around Derbyshire on trains and buses for a day.
A Manchester Wayfarer takes you as far as Grindleford with unlimited travel on trains and buses all day.
Picturesque railway lines bring you to the Peak District, as well as one of England’s most scenic bus rides from Sheffield.
Cycle path National Route 6 (signposted from Sheffield station as NCN6 Peak Park Anniversary Route) passes to the North of Longshaw. To get to Longshaw, plan your cycle route here.
On-site, there’s a cycling trail called the White Edge Loop. There are two sets of bike racks; one in the main car park and one at the café, which has a bike pump.
An extensive network of footpaths from the surrounding area crosses the estate. Find the Top Trails on the website, under Things to See and Do, such as Longshaw Estate and Padley Gorge Walk and an accessible path. Other paths include the Peak Way (see more), and the Peak District Boundary Walk.
Taxis need to be booked in advance. Try Penny’s Cars on 0791 771 0 771, based in Hope.
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Getting to Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors car-free
Here's our recommended route to Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Sheffield
Bus 272, also called the Peak Line, stops close to Longshaw. Buses leave regularly from Sheffield train station, then carry on past Broomhill and along Ecclesall Road. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Hop off at The Fox House on the corner of Hathersage Road and Owler Bar Road (opposite the pub car-park and bus shelter). It’s then about a 10-minute walk to the Longshaw Cafe via the footpath outside the pub.
Bus 65 runs from Sheffield too, as well as from Meadowhall train station a few times per day. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Jump off at The Fox House as above, or at Longshaw Lodge for a 5-minute walk along the lane (beside the lodge, with white gates) to Longshaw Cafe.
From Chesterfield, the seasonal Blue Peak Sightseer bus also runs a couple of times per day. Alternatively, catch the seasonal connecting Red Peak Sightseer that runs a couple of times per day. Use our journey planner to check the best option.
See other bus stops on this map.
By train via Grindleford
There are direct trains to Grindleford along the Hope Valley Line from:
- Sheffield (15 mins), Dore & Totley (5-10 mins)
- Manchester Piccadilly (60 mins), Stockport (50 mins)
- Bamford (10 mins), Chinley (25 mins), Edale (20 mins), Hope (10 mins) and Hathersage (5 mins).
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It’s then a 1.5 mile or approximately 35-minute walk on a footpath uphill from the station to the Longshaw Café through Padley Gorge ancient oak woodland.
Alternatively, bus 65 (a few, daily) or the Blue Peak Sightseer bus (regular, seasonal service) depart a 5-minute walk from the train station. Buses leave from Padley Hill. The journey takes about 5 minutes. Jump off at Longshaw Lodge for a further 5-minute stroll to the cafe.
Buses from around the Peak District
Bus 272, also called the Peak Line and the Blue Peak Sightseer bus leave from:
- Bamford (10-15 mins)
- Bradwell (20 mins, just bus 272)
- Castleton (20-30 mins)
- Hathersage/ Chatsworth (5-10 mins)
- Hope (20 mins)
See bus stops on this map.
About Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors
Longshaw is a countryside estate in the popular Hope Valley area of the Peak District. It’s a wonderful place to discover spectacular views, ancient woodlands, tumbling streams and heather moorland. It’s a great place to walk, cycle and watch wildlife.
The impressive red deer, northern hairy wood ants and a range of rare birds are just a few of the creatures living at Longshaw. The site's many wildlife highlights feature in the BBC Springwatch 20th-anniversary series.
Longshaw café is open every day except 25 December, please check the website for seasonal opening hours. Adjacent to the main car park there is a Welcome Building, where our friendly team can welcome you and offer advice about how to make the most of your visit. There is a vibrant programme of events for families and adults throughout the year, including a free weekly guided walk. Please check the website for more information.
For any queries about visiting contact Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors on 01433 631757 or [email protected]
Address: Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire. Visit Website