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Walk With Us: Wider Estate Walks

Discover Hardwick’s longer walking routes on a free guided group walk around the estate. With 7 different walks to choose from, sign up to one or challenge yourself to complete them all!

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Explore the historic Grade 1 listed parkland through 7 exciting walking routes, uncover new areas, enjoy the fresh air, or chat to the team and other likeminded visitors along the way.

Our Wider Estate Walks take place on a Tuesday and Thursday morning. See how many of the walking routes you can complete!

• Thursday 7/5/2026 | Doe Lea Walk | 6.5 miles

• Thursday 14/5/2026 | Silverhill Walk | 5.5 miles

• Thursday 21/5/2026 | Pleasley Walk | 8 miles

• Thursday 28/5/2026 | Teversal Pasture Walk | 5.5 miles

• Thursday 4/6/2026 | Astwith Walk | 5.5 miles

• Thursday 11/6/2026 | Doe Lea Walk | 6.5 miles

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for over 16s.

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour is due to start at 10.30am from Visitor Reception in the Stableyard. Please let our reception team know you are here for the walk on your arrival.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear & clothing for walking on rugged terrain and being out in the sun. If the weather is hot, please bring water, refreshments and sunscreen. No dogs allowed.

Accessibility

Please note that this walk is not fully accessible and will involve walking over unmarked paths in some areas. Please see hazards: · Road crossings · Uneven terrain · Narrow sections · Wet and boggy ground · Steps (with no handrail) · Kissing gate · Farm animals · Environmental sensitivities · Loose ground.

Other

This is a free event, please book online or through the phone number provided.

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