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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 , ValleyConditions
Hilly , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
Spring migrationRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra 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.