Explore new moorland areas and meet new people
To reserve a place on a walk and ensure that you receive any updates or for further information about any walk, please contact Helen Milton on
In partnership with Derbyshire Dales District Council and North East Derbyshire District Council.
Join us for our Walk Moor Programme on the Eastern Moors
You’re welcome to come along whether you’re interested in exploring new areas on the moors, getting more exercise or meeting new people. Your walk will be led by a qualified leader and you’ll also meet other people who volunteer on the Eastern Moors. All walks are between 2.5 and 3.5 miles long and should take between 90 and 120 minutes.
Walking on the Eastern Moors
These walks are all in a moorland environment, so you can expect great views and wide open spaces. If you get into the habit of walking with us, you’ll experience the Eastern Moors throughout the year including the ground nesting birds in the spring, purple heather in late summer and the deer rut in the autumn. You may see (or hear) some interesting wildlife and some of our walks will visit ancient sites.
Please be aware that these moorland walks are likely to cross uneven and sometimes rocky ground and will include some uphill walking. The paths can be wet and muddy, particularly in spring and autumn, and we may encounter some of the animals who graze the moors. Access to paths is usually through gates - we’ll tell you about any stiles in the description of each walk.
What to bring
The weather on the moors can be different to that in local towns so it’s a good idea to go prepared:
- Wear a waterproof jacket and some warmer layers of clothes.Wearing long trousers can help to protect your legs from brambles and ticks.
- Waterproof shoes with a good grip and ankle support, such as hiking boots, are necessary to protect you on uneven ground.
- Wear hat and gloves in spring and autumn, and a sun hat and sunscreen in summer.
- Carry some water. Bring walking poles (if you have them).
- Dogs are welcome on our walks, but please keep them on a lead of less than 2m at all times.
- Some of our walks finish close to a venue that offers refreshments so bring some money and a change of shoes.
Programme of Walks 2024
Tuesday 5th March
Walk on the Longshaw Estate. Miles: 2.5. Meet: Woodcroft (Visitor Centre) car park at Longshaw. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Tuesday 9th April
Walk below Birchen Edge and follow moorland paths to Gardom’s Edge. There are a couple of stiles to cross on this route. Miles: 2.5. Meet: Birchin Edge car park next to the Robin Hood pub. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Tuesday 7th May
Walk across Baslow Edge to the Wellington Monument, Jack Flat and Big Moor, returning down stone steps to Curbar Gap Car Park. Miles: 3. Meet: Curbar Gap car park. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Tuesday 4th June
Walk over Winyards Nick and Surprise View. Please note that this walk includes more uphill walking than our other routes. Miles: 2.6. Meet: Surprise View car park. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Tuesday 2nd July
Walk across Totley Moor on Moss Road past the Air Shaft, returning through the Longshaw Estate. Miles: 3. Meet: Woodcroft (Visitor Centre) car park at Longshaw. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am
Tuesday 6th August
Walk along Bar Brook to visit the stone circles and return via Little Barbrook. Miles: 2.8. Meet: Barbrook Cottage. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Tuesday 3rd September
Walk up Houndkirk Road then follow moorland paths to the Burbage Valley and back through the Longshaw Estate. Miles: 3. Meet: Woodcroft (Visitor Centre) car park at Longshaw. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Tuesday 1st October
Walk along Curbar Edge before ascending to the Trig Point on White Edge, returning down stone steps to Curbar Gap car park. Miles: 3.5. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet: Curbar Gap car park. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am
Tuesday 5th November
Walk under White Edge and through woodland on the Longshaw Estate. Miles: 2.5. Meet: Wooden Pole car park on the Longshaw Estate. Please be ready to start walking at 10.30am.
Finding the start of our walks
We have provided What3words references and grid references for the start of our walks, information about who can get free parking, how you can pay for parking and whether there is a bus stop near our starting point. What3words is a way of finding places. You can put the three words provided in the what3words website or download the App to see where we will be starting each walk. Please enter the three words exactly as given, particularly if any words are plural. Please note that parking information is correct at the time of printing but may change.
Barbrook Cottage
What3words: glades.sectors.occupiers marks the white gates at the entrance to the 750m tarmac track leading to the parking area at the cottage. Grid reference: SK288772
Birchen Edge Car Park
What3words: clocking.fiction.huddling. Grid reference: SK280721. Next to the Robin Hood pub. Parking charges apply, payment by card or PayByPhone app. Free to National Trust and RSPB members so bring your membership card. Bus stop nearby.
Curbar Gap Car Park
What3words: thankful.blunders.fallback. Grid reference: SK262747. Parking charges apply, payment by card or PayByPhone app. Free to National Trust and RSPB members so bring your membership card
Surprise View Car Park
What3words: worth.rods.crate. Grid reference: SK252800. Parking charges apply, card payments only. Bus stop nearby.
Woodcroft Car Park (Visitor Centre), Longshaw
What3words: rated.shield.wallet. Grid reference: SK266801. Please meet by the Welcome Cabin in the car park. Parking charges apply, payment by cash (£5 for up to 4 hours) or PayByPhone app. You can also pay by card if the Welcome Cabin is open. Free to National Trust members so bring your membership card. Bus stops nearby at Fox House or Longshaw Lodge.
Wooden Pole Car Park
What3words: sing.buck.prompting marks the turning for the lane to the car park. Grid reference: SK266789. Parking charges apply, payment by cash (£5 for up to 4 hours) or PayByPhone app. Free to National Trust members so bring your membership card.
For more information
- To reserve a place on a walk and ensure that you receive any updates, please contact Helen Milton on
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: 01629 761194. - For further information regarding the North East Derbyshire Group Walking programme, please visit our website
- If you’ve got any questions about the Walk Moor Programme or would like further information regarding the Eastern Moors, please feel free to contact us on 0114 2891543 or visit the Eastern Moors website.
- Visit the Derbyshire Dales Health Walks website for more information.