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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 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.

In October we are partnering with the Youth Hostel Association to celebrate their Festival of Walking. There will be extra spaces on this walk and it will end at the YHA where FREE tea and cake will be served at Ilam Hall Youth Hostel.

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.

Contact info

White Peak Estate Office

Upcoming events

Ilam Park: Autumn: Stranger Folk Halloween Trail App 

Join the Old Crone for a spooky exploration of Ilam Park, where strange folk have been causing mischief. Only your team can help put things right through magical activities.

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on
24 Oct to 30 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 15:30+ 37 other dates or times

Ilam Park: October Half Term: Journey Through Time Trail 

Step into the past this Halloween and embark on a spellbinding Journey Through Time Trail at Ilam Park.

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on
24 Oct to 31 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 7 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Autumn: Kids Broom Making Workshop 

Calling all young witches and wizards! Join us for a magical Halloween workshop where you'll learn the secrets of broom making. Create your very own broomstick to fly through the night sky and cast spells.

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on
28 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Ilam Park: Family Guided Walk: Geology, Archaeology and Landscape 

Ever wondered about how this magnificent landscape was created? want to learn more about the people who first called it home, and how you can spot their marks on the landscape? This is the walk for your family!

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on
29 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 14:30