Free Wednesday Social Walks
Come along each Wednesday morning for a free social walk around Longshaw, led by experienced guides who know the area.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
Join us each Wednesday for a free social walk led by our knowledgeable walk leaders. Each walk will be around 5 miles, depending on the route, starting from the Welcome Building in Woodcroft car park, and finishing at Longshaw Café.
Social walks are a great opportunity to meet new people, discover new places, and build your confidence walking in the countryside.
Each walk will likely include mild ascent and descent. There may be some stiles, please let us know any access needs when booking.
Dogs on leads are welcome.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for accompanied children over the age of 8 years.
- Meeting point
Meet at the Welcome Building, at the bottom of Woodcroft car park.
- What to bring and wear
Wear sturdy shoes and come prepared for the weather, that might be sunhats or raincoats depending on the day!
- Accessibility
Routes generally involve some slopes and stony paths. Please let us know any accessibility requirements when booking, so we can change routes accordingly.
- Other
Please note, normal carpark charges apply and is not included in the price of the ticket. Booking is advisable, however if spaces are available then you can join the walk on the day. Walks may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather or site closure.
Upcoming events
History Walk: Burbage Through Time
A moderate 3-mile walk of Burbage and Houndkirk. Discover the history of the landscape through the evidence of it's past users including travellers, skilled artisans, road builders, soldiers and the scars of WW2.
Summer of Play: Orienteering
Fill your summer with these drop in activity sessions at the Moorland Discovery Centre.
History walk: Longshaw Through Time
A moderate guided walk exploring the vast history of the Longshaw Estate from the Bronze age to the 18th Century through it's hidden archeologically features.
Summer of Play: Soft archery
Fill your summer with these drop in activity sessions at the Moorland Discovery Centre.