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.
Longshaw Estate (National Trust) at a Glance#
Address: Longshaw Estate, Peak District, Derbyshire, England
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/longshaw
Hours: Seasonal opening (check National Trust for exact times)
Admission: National Trust membership or parking fees may apply for events; estate grounds generally open to the public
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 113 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 84 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 0° | 90 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 76 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 7° | 71 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 80 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 69 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 84 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 86 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 104 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 110 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 118 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
