Mixed Gender Hike with Black Girls Hike UK & Mandem Meet Up: Peak District

Mixed Gender Hike with Black Girls Hike UK & Mandem Meet Up: Peak District

Longshaw Estate & Padley Gorge Walk

Sunday 23rd February 2025

Meeting time: 10:00am

Start time: 10:30am sharp

Difficulty: Easy/ Moderate

Distance: 5.9 km (3.7 mi)

Duration: 4 Hours (Approx)

Join us for our first ever mixed gender hike with @MandemMeetUp. MandemMeetUp, is a grassroots charity promoting, correcting and improving the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing.On Sunday 23rd February we set off on an exciting family-friendly walk through the iconic Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate on this circular trail.

Offering a blend of serene ancient woodland paths and a country manor house, this route promises an adventure through some of the Peak District’s best spots.Padley Gorge is a place of both natural beauty and historical depth. The Burbage Brook, which flows through the gorge, once marked the boundary between Derbyshire and Yorkshire, illustrating the gorge’s historical role in defining territories. The area around Padley Gorge is dotted with ancient relics, like stone circles and Bronze Age field systems, highlighting a long human presence and interaction with the land.

Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the ancient woodland is not just a historical landmark but also an ecological haven. It hosts rare species and ancient oak-birch woodlands, making it a key area for conservation in the UK and one of the furthest inland examples of temperate rainforest in the UK.

Perfect for those seeking a mix of history and rugged natural beauty. So, lace up your boots and get ready to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Peak District with Black Girls Hike UK & MandemMeetUp as your guide."

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