Activities at Calke Abbey

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

Enjoy outdoor adventures at Calke Explore
Find lots of opportunities to explore the outdoors at 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)

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)

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 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 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)

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.

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)

Staunton Harold reservoir café
Explore the area and visit our dog-friendly café at Staunton Harold reservoir, serving up seasonal homemade snacks and drinks from the Calke estate.

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)

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?

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)

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