Longshaw Estate (National Trust)
Area National Trust estate with moorland and historic house
Longshaw Estate offers moorland and gritstone edges on the southern Peak District, with walking trails, a Victorian estate centre and a café. Visitors come for hiking, birdwatching and classic Peak countryside.
How to Get to Longshaw Estate (National Trust) #
Longshaw is reached from the B6001 and A6187 roads near Sheffield and Chesterfield. There is a National Trust car park at Longshaw and waymarked trails from the parking area into the estate. Public buses serve nearby towns; allow a short walk from the bus stop.
Tips for Visiting Longshaw Estate (National Trust) #
- Walk the estate's moorland trails for the best views; some paths are narrow and can be boggy after rain.
- The on-site tearooms or nearby pubs are good places to hear local stories about the estate and its conservation.
- Check the National Trust website for guided walks and weekend events which reveal lesser-known parts of the estate.
Best Time to Visit Longshaw Estate (National Trust) #
Best in spring and autumn for walking conditions and to avoid peak summer crowds; dress for sudden weather changes.
Weather & Climate near Longshaw Estate (National Trust) #
Longshaw Estate (National Trust)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1085 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
