Eastern Moors

13/10/2026

APPEAL FOR INFORMATION - CRIMINAL DAMAGE AT LONGSHAW ESTATE

Peak District, National Trust Peak District National Park

29/09/2026

If you have absentmindedly left 2 child seats on the verge near Clodhall cross roads they are in safe keeping at Eastern Moors HQ. Please arrange collection asap.

22/09/2026

September and October of each year is the deer mating season which is called the rut.

Please take extra care driving at dawn and dusk.

During the rut males (stags) compete for the attentions of the females (hinds) and will then try to defend the hinds they attract.

Rival stags challenge opponents through noise and posturing. If neither stag backs down, a clash of antlers can occur, and stags will occasionally be injured or killed.

Some widely published advice for rut watchers … essentially give the deer loads of space to behave normally and naturally.

•Do not approach any deer to within closer than 50m, and stay at least 100m away from rutting deer.

•Use binoculars for close up viewing and use zoom on a camera to keep well away from the rut. 

•Do not surround the deer as it may make them nervous.

•Take extra special care not to intrude on any rutting male deer which may be fighting, roaring, displaying or otherwise defending their hinds.

•Don’t rut watch with a dog. 

•Deer taking an interest in you is not good. Leave immediately and do so slowly Do not shout or wave at the deer. 

•If a ranger or warden asks you to move away from a deer or the rut this is for your safety.

Remember that stags are wild animals that can reach 200kg and stand more than 1.5m tall. Whilst fuelled by testosterone during the rut their behaviour needs to be observed from a safe and respectful distance.

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14/09/2026

It was a pleasure to host Shem and we're thrilled that he's decided to continue being a part of our work party team!

21/08/2026

After something like twelve weeks without any notable rain, it is a blessed relief to have a few showers falling across the crags and moors. The rangers out on patrol this evening were treated to a double rainbow across Surprise View and Longshaw.

19/06/2026

We are looking for an Assistant Warden to join the team at Eastern Moors Partnership (National Trust/RSPB) to deliver a programme of work that will support the warden team in delivering a range of practical works to aid nature restoration.

Key areas of work will include:
Habitat management as defined by the reserve's management plan and agri-environment agreement
Maintenance of tools and machinery
Monitoring of critical species and habitats
Planning and leading volunteer work parties
Assist with ensuring legal compliance of conservation & land management operations
Assist with the supervision of contractors
Work with the team to engage with visitors and encourage responsible enjoyment of the site.

If this is you or anyone that you know then please do apply.

https://app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Careers/CareersPage.aspx?e=LMo8nnTwYNY3MhkHFf5iNSGLs_EjA0g_FWUv0XLurRHnnvT3p9ziNIf2CnQViHSpeieA8BZk4z8&iframe=True.

Closing date 23:59, Tue, 30th Jun 2026

27/05/2026

Due to essential maintenance Curbar Gap car park will be closed tomorrow (28/5/26) for the day.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/05/2026

met with rangers and the local gamekeeper today on Snake Pass and provided situational awareness on the extent of the fire and (by using thermal drone imaging) mapped where the smokers (areas of peat still smoking) and hotspots remain. Hotspotting (finding and digging out or wetting the considerable number of hotspots) will continue for at least several more days. //

04/05/2026

On Thursday night, Friday and Saturday, Eastern Moors staff and volunteers deployed as part of the Peak District Fire Operations Group to fight the wildfire on the Featherbed Moss area of Snake Pass.

25/04/2026