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 filter 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 number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Route may involve some slopes and gentle hilly sections.
- Meeting point
Meet in the stableyard, where you will also find directions our Manifold Tearoom and the toilets.
- Suitability for children
Event suitable for adults.
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfy shoes and come prepared for the weather, that might be sunhats or raincoats.
- 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.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Little Explorers Club
Step into the countryside with your little one at Ilam Park’s free monthly preschool nature club. Each session is set in the Coach House, with gentle adventures into nature, hands‑on seasonal crafts, and cosy story time.
Ilam Park: 2026 Guided Walks: Map Reading for Beginners
Join us for the day and learn a skill that has been used to travel the world for thousands of years!
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.
Ilam Park: Highlighted Event: Earthly Delights Art Installation
A new and exciting art installation is coming this summer! Celebrating the 200 year anniversary of Ilam Hall, Earthly Delights intertwines the stories of the past and present with an hub of plantlife.