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Ilam Park: Free Regular Relaxed Ramble

Join us for a free gentle walk in the countryside, enjoy a gentle pace and all the benefits of getting outside in nature. Coffee and tea included at the end of the walk.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join us on our free monthly walk on the first Wednesday of every month from March to October. Starting always at 10:00am from the Ilam Park Stable Yard. Each walk will take you at a gentle pace, for up to 2 hours, through the beautiful, surrounding countryside of the White Peak. Whether you’re looking to build confidence walking independently, improve your health and fitness, or support your mental wellbeing, these regular friendly group walks could be just right for you. The walks are a friendly and relaxed experience. Enjoy being out in nature and the proven benefits for both mental and physical health. There will be free tea and coffee available in the Coach House, when we return to the Ilam Park Stable yard at the end of the walk. There is no charge for these walks or and this event, like all our events, is open to both members of the National Trust and also to non-members. Car Parking is included for our social walks, please visit the Welcome Hut on arrival to pick up your parking pass.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 Booking is essential, but tickets are free.

Suitability

Event suitable for adults.

Meeting point

Meet in the stableyard, where you will also find directions our Manifold Tearoom and the toilets.

What to bring and wear

Wear comfy shoes and come prepared for the weather, that might be sunhats or raincoats.

Accessibility

Route may involve some slopes and gentle hilly sections.

Other

There is no admission charge for entry to Ilam Park and for our guided walks your car parking is included in the price of the ticket.

Contact info

White Peak Estate Office

Upcoming events

Ilam Park: Bird Ringing Demonstration 

Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.

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on
14 Feb 2026
at 07:00 to 10:30

Dovedale: February Dovedale Big Bird Count 

Fly down to National Nature Reserve and see how many birds you can discover this February half term.

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on
14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 14:30+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: February Bird Box Detectives trail 

Grab you detective hat and your binoculars! It's time to explore Ilam Park and solve the puzzles to discover the beautiful birds that live here.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 8 other dates or times

Dovedale Big Litter Pick 

Join us for a few hours at Dovedale and get your steps in, picking litter along the valley so the National Nature Reserve remains a great place for nature and people alike.

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on
18 Feb to 5 May 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 2 other dates or times