Ancient tree walks in the Midlands

One of the best ways to see some of the ancient woodland in our care is by taking a walk. We've collected together some of our favourite walks, all guaranteed to give you a look back at historical trees.

Ancient trees at Croft Castle in Herefordshire — Explore the ancient trees at Croft Castle

Croft Castle and Parkland Herefordshire

Ancient tree walk at Croft Castle near Leominster

Enjoy a gentle wander into the heart of Croft's parkland and discover the ancient trees and wildlife along the way.

A walk for tree lovers and wildlife spotters

Calke park on a frost winter morning — The silhouette of a tree against the low morning sun at Calke

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'

Kedleston Hall Derbyshire

Kedleston - long walk

This 3 mile walk is a circular tour of the park, which was designed, built and planted between 1761 and 1776.

Enjoy commanding views across the parkland

The Attingham deer, descended from the original herd brought to Attingham in the late 1700s — The fallow deer herd at Attingham Park

Attingham Park Shropshire

Wildlife walk at Attingham Park

Attingham Park is home to a wide range of wildlife, don't miss the Deer Park, the Walled Garden and miles of beautiful walks.

Walk through woodland and a deer park

misty view of the parkland at Brockhampton — Wildlife is all around you as you walk Brockhampton Estate

Brockhampton Estate Herefordshire

Brockhampton Estate wildlife walk

Listen for woodpeckers, smell wild flowers, and keep an eye out for all sorts of insects on this easy trail around the estate.

Take the wildlife walk at Brockhampton Estate

Hardwick Hall from the ponds early spring — The magnificent Hardwick Hall sits overlooking the parkland

Hardwick Derbyshire

Hardwick wider estate walk

A walk discovering parts of the estate often missed.

Stroll through beautiful countryside

Sunrise at Clumber Park ford, Nottinghamshire — Sunrise at Clumber Park ford

Clumber Park Nottinghamshire

A glimpse of southern Clumber

The walk is mainly through woodland and agricultural land in some of the quieter parts of Clumber and finishes by the lakeside, and is perfect for all seasons.

Go for a tranquil walk at Clumber