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Padley Gorge

Derbyshire  >  United Kingdom

A valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire near the village of Grindleford. Great place for species like Pied Flycatcher.

Added* by Martin Roper
Most recent update 5 June 2020
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Description

Padley Gorge is a deep but narrow valley in the Peak District of Derbyshire near the village of Grindleford running through the Longshaw estate (National trust). It is a popular picnic and walking area and a great spot for finding Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Common Redstart, Wood Warbler, Eurasian Treecreeper, White-throated Dipper and Eurasian Nuthatch.

Details

Access

By car, drive towards Grindleford on the B6521 and park in the layby near the icecream van (Sheffield S11 7TZ).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River , Moors/heathland , Valley

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

There's over 100 nest boxes around this location which have the openings corked until the arrival of the Pied Flycatcher. This is a major breeding site for this species and several other species.

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