Activities at Calke Abbey

Extending the cycle route

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

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 Park Staunton Harold 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Kids Easter photography walk

We’re creating a new downloadable walk for kids! Follow the pink route and send us your photos for a chance to see them on our website.

The Tramway Trail

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

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 5.0 miles (8.0km)

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)

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.

Discover Calke's adventure playground

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

Snowdrop walk at Calke Abbey

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

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

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 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)