Longshaw and Totley Moor
Difficulty: Medium
Length: 9.35 miles
This walk can be joined by either of the National Trust Longshaw Estate car parks.
From the car park, head towards Burbage Bridge, you join the Sheffield country walk passing a disused quarry. You then head across to Houndkirk Moor and then drop down into Blacka Plantation, down Blacka Dike to Lenny Hill. Your walk heads across to Brown Edge and Flask Edge. Cross the B6054 and take in the stone circle. Follow the path back up towards the road passed Ladys Cross and onto White Edge Moor and back to the car park.
There are lovely views over the surrounding countryside to enjoy. You will need good boots and the walk can be wet and muddy under foot after heavy rain.
The windswept old house that stands alone on White Edge Moor with wonderful views over the hills is 'White Edge Lodge'. The house is a former gamekeeper's lodge, built in the mid 19th Century for the Duke of Rutland's Longshaw Estate. If you think it looks familiar, it was used as the house of St John Rivers in the 2011 film adaptation of Jane Eyre.
Further Information
Longshaw and Totley Moor are two areas of open moorland in the Peak District National Park. They are located to the west of Sheffield, and are part of the National Trust's Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors property.
Longshaw is a large country park with a variety of habitats, including woodland, heathland, and grassland. It is home to a herd of red deer, and is a popular spot for walking, picnicking, and birdwatching.
Totley Moor is a more rugged area of moorland with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. It is a popular spot for hillwalking and mountain biking.
Both Longshaw and Totley Moor are beautiful and tranquil places to visit. They offer a great opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Here are some additional details about Longshaw and Totley Moor:
Longshaw Country Park is 1,300 acres in size and is located on the eastern edge of the Peak District National Park.
The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, fallow deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of birds.
Longshaw is a popular spot for walking, picnicking, and birdwatching.
The park is open all year round and there is no charge for entry.
Totley Moor is an open moorland hill to the west of the Sheffield suburb of Totley, in the Derbyshire Peak District.
The summit is 395 metres (1,296 ft) above sea level.
Totley Moor is a popular spot for hillwalking and mountain biking.
The moor is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, fallow deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of birds.
Totley Moor is open all year round and there is no charge for entry.
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