Higger Tor from Longshaw Estate, Grindleford, Derbyshire
Date: Thursday, 1st September 2022
Start time: 10:30
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 miles
Walk description
We start from the Longshaw car park, climbing gently to the Wooden Pole and to White Edge Moor, passing the Hurkling Stone and close to Lady’s Cross (ancient monuments). Look out for Red Deer in this area! We cross the road at Barbrook Bridge, going across moorland to the Trig Point for the extensive views and possibly lunch, weather permitting.
As we continue over Totley Moor, we pass over the line of the Totley Tunnel and proceed gently downhill for views towards Higger Tor and back through the estate.
Although the highest point on this walk is at 1296feet, this is a very moderate walk, along accessible paths on the moorland plateau with no steep climbs. Hopefully the heather will still be in bloom.
This is a walk of 6 miles from the National Trust Longshaw Estate, going over moorland paths which offer elevated views of Sheffield and many Peak District landmarks.
Meeting point and parking
Meeting point: S11 7TY : P&D National Trust Woodcroft Car Park (NT members free), Longshaw Estate, Owler Bar Road, Grindleford, Derbyshire
GPS Coordinates: 53.3167236, -1.601429
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