Autumnal walks at Calke

With over 600 acres of parkland to explore, there are plenty of quiet spots to enjoy a peaceful walk at Calke Abbey. Pick up a park map and follow one of our marked trails, or download our seasonal favourites here. We offer plenty of guided walks if you want to learn more about Calke's historic parkland.

Calke Abbey, Midlands, deer during rutting season — Calke Abbey is home to Red and Fallow Deer

Calke Abbey Derbyshire

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.

Follow our autumn trail

A tree in the parkland at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire — Some of the trees at Calke Abbey date back to the 12th century

Calke Abbey Derbyshire

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.

Come and meet the 'Old Man of Calke'

Staunton Harold Reservoir cafe — Enjoy coffee and cake with a view of the reservoir

Calke Abbey Derbyshire

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.

Walk to the reservoir

Autumnal fungi at National Trust Calke Abbey in Derbyshire — Look out for funky fungi around the parkland this autumn

Calke Abbey Derbyshire

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.

Follow our wildlife trail

The Tramway Trail at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire — Walking the Tramway Trail at Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey Derbyshire

The Tramway Trail

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

Take the Tramway trail