Walking trail
Kedleston - long walk
This walk gives fantastic views of the gardens and the back of the Hall, and gives a good perspective of the size of Kedleston Park.
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An early morning in the garden at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire -
![Visitors walking their dogs near a lake at Kedleston Hall]()
Four legged friends enjoy walks in our parkland -
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Map
Start:
Car park
1
Follow the finger post signs in the car park through the small metal gate and into the gardens. Turn right and follow the path past the Pleasure Grounds.
2
Follow the path up the hill and walk through the tall metal 'House of Lords' gates, not the small metal gate on your left.
3
Continue up the hill and keep an eye out for The Hermitage on your left. Once you get to the top of the hill take in the grand rural vista that awaits you.
4
The path takes you out of the gardens and into Priest Wood. Follow the path along the top of the boundary line (or Ha Ha) and into the woodlands around the edge of the park. Continue through the woodlands until you skirt the other side of the parkland down to Upper Vicar Wood.
5
Continue down to Vicar Wood, then turn left at the bottom of the parkland and walk towards the river.
End:
Kedleston Hall
