Activities at Calke Abbey

Enjoy outdoor adventures at Calke Explore

Get outdoors and closer to nature at the brand-new Calke Explore, open all year round.

The Tramway Trail

Take the multi-use Tramway trail today and discover some of the old horse-drawn tramway that linked Ticknall to Ashby.

• Easy
• 2 hours
• 3.7 miles (5.95km)

Snowdrop walk from Calke to Dimminsdale

Come along for a walk around Calke and visit neighbouring nature reserve Dimminsdale, managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, to see some great displays of snowdrops.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Spring bluebell walk

A short spring walk at Calke Abbey through the best places on the estate to see bluebells.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Bluebells around the wider estate

Embark on a challenging walk for experienced walkers with far reaching views across three counties and beautiful spring flowers.

• Challenging
• 4 hours
• 6.5 miles (10.45km)

Cycling at Calke

Embark on a two-wheeled adventure around the estate at Calke Abbey.

Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold Reservoir Café

Enjoy a leisurely walk from Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold Reservoir, then reverse the route to come back again.

• Easy
• 35 mins
• 1.7 miles (2.7km)

Calke Park ancient trees walk

Discover some of the oldest trees in Europe as these ancient inhabitants of Calke parkland unfold to tell their stories.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 0.9 miles (1.4km)

Calke Park Staunton Harold Reservoir walk

Enjoy this delightful stroll around Calke Park's Staunton Harold Reservoir, taking in the sites of St Giles Church and Calke Abbey itself.

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Autumnal red walk at Calke Abbey

Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of the Calke Abbey Estate as the park comes alive with the vibrant reds of autumn.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Calke Park wildlife walk

Enjoy this peaceful walk around Calke Park and take in the rich, varied landscape and wildlife of the parkland and gardens.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 1.6 miles (2.55km)

Discover Calke's adventure playground

The Calke Abbey playground is waiting to be explored! Can you conquer the climbing wall?

Park guided walks at Calke

Calke park is a wonderful place to visit throughout the year. Join a volunteer guide and learn more about the parkland.

Orchid walk at Calke Abbey

This tranquil walk will take you through a varied landscape of grasslands, arable farmland and one of Europe's rarest habitats – wood pasture.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 2.7 miles (4.3km)

Reflections trail at Calke Abbey

Take in the beautiful views of the original drive and discover hidden views and reflections on this amble through Calke's ancient parkland.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.4 miles (3.85km)

Calke Park deer shelter walk

This walk takes you through a nature reserve where some of the oldest trees in Europe can be found.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.4 miles (3.85km)

Autumn walks at Calke Abbey

Escape the crowds this autumn and enjoy the rich colours around Calke’s inspiring parkland on a leisurely walk.

Extending the cycle route

Learn more about this new project to extend the cycle ways at Calke Abbey.