Discover events at Eastern Moors
Discover exciting events all year at Eastern Moors.
Wildfire risk
With wildfire risk currently extremely high, we urge visitors to take extra care by avoiding any activity that could start a fire and immediately reporting any signs of smoke or fire to 999 to help protect people and wildlife. Please note, some of our nature reserves are closed due to wildfires, please check before you travel.
Advice on wildfire preventionThu 30 July 2026 12:00 Days out
Eastern Moors
CurbarClosed | Opens tomorrowSee opening timesVisit the Eastern Moors and explore a stunning slice of the wild Peak District National Park. This vital area is protected by us and the National Trust, caring for the rugged land and the wildlife that calls it home.
About
Step through the entrance gates and explore 14 square miles of the Peak District. Sitting on the edges of Sheffield, the Eatern and Burbage Moors boast breath-taking scenery, an abundance of wildlife and a fascinating history dating from the Bronze Age.
This reserve is peppered with bridleways, footpaths and renowned climbing edges. Who lives here, you ask? On a warm, sunny day, tread quietly and keep your eyes peeled for timid Adders basking. If you're lucky, you might spot a Short-eared Owls hunting in the meadows, while Skylarks nest in the moors. Tiptoe along a stream and listen out for the 'plop' of a Water Vole leaving the bank, and be sure to give our tenants' small herds of hardy cattle a wave on your walk.
At a glance
The RSPB does not manage any of the car parks here. There are a number of car parks around the Eastern and Burbage Moors.
These include Curbar Gap (pay and display), Birchen Edge (pay and display), Shillito Wood, Surprise View (pay and display) and Upper Burbage Bridge.
Additionally there are National Trust pay and display car parks at Hay Wood, Wooden Pole and Longshaw.
There are no facilities here. This is a large area so depending on where you explore the nearest toilets are likely to be in local businesses for use by their customers.
There are no facilities here. This is a large area so depending on where you explore the nearest toilets are likely to be in local businesses for use by their customers.
There is level access from the car park to: Curbar Gap picnic site and Shillito Woods picnic site. For further information, visit: visit-eastern-moors.org.uk.
There is level access from the car park to: Curbar Gap picnic site and Shillito Woods picnic site. For further information, visit: visit-eastern-moors.org.uk.
There are no facilities here. This is a large area so depending on where you explore the nearest toilets are likely to be in local businesses for use by their customers.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
From 1 March to 31 July it is the law under the Countryside Rights of Way Act 2000, to keep your dog on a lead of no more than 2 metres on open access land and at all times around livestock. On public rights of way it is the law to keep your dog under effective control at all times. Effective controls means near to you and that you have complete confidence that your dog will return immediately and directly to you when called
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
See what’s here
Contact Eastern Moors
Bakewell, Derbyshire, S32 3YR