Long and short walks - 3.2 miles/1.7miles
The long and short walks form part of Robert Adam's pleasure ground and were designed for the entertainment of ladies, with a winding path dotted with temples and follies. You'll see the hermitage, as well as views of the south front of the hall on both of these routes.
We've placed benches at the best spots for a sit down to take in the views across the parkland, and also across the rolling Derbyshire countryside, so why not take a moment to pause on your walk, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings?
Whatever season you visit, the walk routes offer a changing mix of far reaching views, wildflowers and natural seasonal highlights. Don't forget to keep dogs on leads on these walks - this helps to protect the ground nesting birds, the displays of wildflowers and fungi, and the sheep.
Lakeside walk - 2 miles
Walk along the edge of the lake and see a whole host of waterfowl including geese, swans, oyster catchers, herons and coots. You might even spot a hare in the grassland too. This walk is farirly flat but across some uneven ground. There is a wooden footbridge and several gates along the route, as well as dog waste bins and benches. Sheep and cows graze along the entire route so please dont forget to keep dogs on leads. This route offers great views of the hall, weirs, fishing pavilion and Robert Adam bridge, all popular photo opportunities.