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Padley Gorge is a deep but narrow valley in the Peak District, Derbyshire between the village of Grindleford and the A6187 road. Despite its location right next to a main road and a train station, it feels like stepping into a little wonderland. There is something mystical about this gorge.


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Padley Gorge is located in the Peak District between the village of Gindleford and the A6187 road. This deep and narrow valley is only o.5 miles from Longshaw Estate, which is a National Trust site. Padley Gorge starts at Grindleford Train Station and technically finishes at the woodland borders.


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Padley Gorge and Longshaw Circular. Explore this 3.3-mile loop trail near Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.


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Padley Gorge's woods and waterfalls Noisy cascades, hidden dells and weirdly shaped trees give Padley Gorge a wonderfully Tolkiensque feel NEAREST LOCATION Padley Gorge RECOMMENDED BY DISTANCE 3 miles (4.8kms) ASCENT 460ft (140m) TIME 2hrs GRADIENT DIFFICULTY Hard STARTING POINT SK257799 Get GPX route Places to Stay Restaurants / Pubs Things to Do


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Description Waypoints (3) This is an exciting circular trail in the Derbyshire Peak District National Park, taking you through Padley Gorge, an enchanting deep woodland gorge with moss-covered boulders, a charming stream, and enchanting waterfalls.


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Padley Gorge by Keith Meredith (Image: Archant) A selection of walks that allow you to discover our most beautiful waterfalls. Burbage Brook Explore this beautiful wooded valley and onto one of the Peak District's most much loved spots at Padley Gorge with the tumbling waterfalls of Burbage Brook.


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Padley Gorge walk is a little different to some of the other walks in the Peak District National Park.no extreme inclines and no views over rolling hills. Instead, it's a gentle traverse through trees and alongside the Burbage Brook River which creates a wealth of waterfalls. It's incredibly and a walk that's In this guide, we'll go.


Padley Walk Chasing waterfalls in the Peak District

January 3, 2023 Some Peak District walks are made for sunny days and sunny days only. Which, can feel hard to come by in this part of the world - especially between October and April! Luckily, this Padley Gorge walk - via Millstone Edge (Surprise View), Owler Tor and Mother Cap - can be enjoyed all year round, no matter the weather.


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Padley Gorge is a deep and narrow valley of mystical woodland with moss covered boulders, and this walk takes you right through it. Along the trail, you will pass by a waterfall plunging down into the Burbage Brook, and then you leave Padley Gorge to walk through a mass of silver birch trees, and then under and over the clifftop to a surprise view.


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This is a wonderful circular route that takes in a variety of features including forests, valleys, waterfalls, peaks, and ridges. There is easy parking available in Longshaw National Trust car park. Alternatively, you can park in Surprise View car park or on Ringinglow road if you choose to start the walk at a different point.


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Padley Gorge sign. Follow the path through Padley Gorge, down to a wooden bridge. Cross here and follow the path heading upwards with Burbage Brook on your right, with lots of mini waterfalls on the route up. Continue all the way until you reach another footbridge (don't cross) but instead take the single track path on your left.


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Walk information. Walk type: Medium circular walk Distance: 11.6 miles/18.7 km Walk time: 5.5-6.5 hours Total ascent: 489 m/1,604 ft Highest point: 455 m/1,492 ft Walk highlights: River Derwent, Padley Gorge waterfalls, Surprise View, Millstone Edge, Higger Tor, Stanage Edge + Robin Hood's Cave Trigs: 1 - White Path Moss (Stanage Edge) - (Option to add High Neb)


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The Peak District National Park has waterfalls hidden all over it, from very obscure places to popular well-known locations. Seeing the water cascading over rocks and hearing it crashing into pools below is somewhat hypnotic as the water keeps flowing.


Padley Walk (Circular 4Mile Route Via Millstone Edge)

Padley Gorge Walk"A Cloudy day walking in the peaks is better than a sunny day in the office". Padley gorge walk is an excellent walk for children and grownups alike. The walk through Padley gorge starts at Longshaw car park and goes via grindleford café and Totley tunnel. The walk takes about 2 hours but there are plenty of stops on the way.


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Aug Table of Contents The Padley Gorge walk is genuinely one of our favourite walks in the Peak District. And for good reason. Within a 3.5km loop you can paddle in the river, see waterfalls cascading down rocks, drink from a natural spring, visit historical chapel ruins, admire the Totley Tunnel and get a chip butty from Grindleford Station cafe.

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