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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 Thursday mornings. See how many of the walking routes you can complete!

• Thursday 03/09/2026 | Silverhill Walk | 6 miles

• Thursday 10/09/2026 | Pleasley Walk | 8 miles

• Thursday 17/9/2026 | Teversal Walk | 6.5 miles

• Thursday 24/9/2026 | Astwith Walk | 5.5 miles

• Thursday 1/10/2026 | Doe Lea Walk | 6.5 miles

• Thursday 8/10/2026 | Silverhill Walk | 6 miles

• Thursday 15/10/2026 | Pleasley Walk | 8 miles

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

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.

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.

Suitability for children

Suitable for over 16s.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable footwear & clothing for walking on rugged terrain and being out in the sun. Please bring water and refreshments, if needed. No dogs allowed.

Other

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

Upcoming events

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on
15 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 47 other dates or times

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on
15 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 47 other dates or times

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on
16 Sep to 30 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 13:30+ 11 other dates or times

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on
17 Sep 2026 to 25 Feb 2027
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 5 other dates or times