Walking in the park at Kedleston Hall

Visitors walking their dogs near a lake at Kedleston Hall

Enjoy one of four marked walks and discover some of the most peaceful and interesting parts of the park. Bring along the whole family, dogs included, for a stroll.

Wilderness walk

The north side of the lake, known as the wilderness, is the most natural part of the parkland. With a mixture of woods and pasture, it is home to some of the oldest veteran trees in Derbyshire.
 
It’s the perfect place to spot birds, with owls, buzzards and woodpeckers often spotted, as well as beautiful hares. It’s also where our Dexter cows spend much of the year.
 
 

Long and short walks

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.
 
In spring, the walks boast a magnificent carpet of bluebells and white wood anemone, as well as views to the back of the house and across the parkland.
 
 

Lakeside walk

Walk along the edge of the lake and see a whole host of waterfowl including geese, swans, oyster catchers, herons and coots.
 
Otters have also recently been visiting the park and, although they don’t live here, we’ve built some otter houses to encourage them to stay.