Activities at Calke Abbey
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)