Walking groups and routes near Nottingham & Derby
Find walking groups and route inspiration around Nottingham and Derby. Whether you prefer a gentle catch-up or a longer weekend outing, start with the details that matter to you.
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Calke Abbey Filming Locations Walk (full trail)
Calke Abbey estate, Ticknall, South Derbyshire
A National Trust trail around the Calke Abbey stableyards, East Lawn, historic drive and woodland ponds, linking places used as film and TV locations, with interpretation boards. A 1.3 km short version stays near the stableyards.
5 km / 3.1 milesCircular route
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- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Café
- Car parking
View the provider’s route for Calke Abbey Filming Locations Walk (full trail), opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures shown on the Calke Abbey property page on the check date. Parkland open 08:00-18:00 that day; a per-person parkland admission applies to non-members (parking itself free). A car park improvement project is under way.
Route facts from National Trust Calke Abbey trail and property pages.
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Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold Reservoir trail
Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold Reservoir, South Derbyshire
A short one-way National Trust link from Calke Abbey across the deer park edge, fields and a stream to the shore of Staunton Harold Reservoir and its café; walk back the same way or start from the reservoir.
2.7 km / 1.7 milesAbout 35 minutesLinear route
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- Gates or kissing gates
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- Steep climbs
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- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Changing Places toilet
- Café
- Car parking
- Accessible parking bays
View the provider’s route for Calke Abbey to Staunton Harold Reservoir trail, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures on the Calke Abbey or Staunton Harold pages on the check date. Calke parkland admission and Staunton Harold parking charges for non-members; no swimming at the reservoir.
Route facts from National Trust Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Calke Abbey Tramway Trail (full figure-of-eight)
Calke Abbey estate, Ticknall, South Derbyshire
A longer National Trust figure-of-eight from Calke Explore through parkland, woodland, farmland and country lanes, with bridges and tunnels along the way. A 5.9 km short cut exists.
10.1 km / 6.3 milesCircular route
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- Muddy or soft ground
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- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Changing Places toilet
- Café
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Accessible parking bays
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Calke Abbey Tramway Trail (full figure-of-eight), opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures shown on the Calke Abbey property page on the check date. Parkland open 08:00-18:00 that day; a per-person parkland admission applies to non-members (parking itself free). A car park improvement project is under way.
Route facts from National Trust Calke Abbey trail and property pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Calke Abbey woodland and parkland walk
Calke Abbey estate, Ticknall, South Derbyshire
A waymarked National Trust loop from the Calke Abbey car park through parkland, woodland plantations and fields, returning via the stableyards; a mid-length option between the short Calke trails and the Tramway Trail.
4.8 km / 3 milesCircular route
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- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Steps
- Stiles
- Gates or kissing gates
- Road walking or road crossings
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Café
- Car parking
- Accessible parking bays
View the provider’s route for Calke Abbey woodland and parkland walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closures shown on the Calke Abbey property page on the check date. Parkland open 08:00-18:00 that day; a per-person parkland admission applies to non-members (parking itself free). A car park improvement project is under way.
Route facts from National Trust Calke Abbey trail and property pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Kedleston Hall long walk
Kedleston Hall, near Derby, Derbyshire
A National Trust circuit of the Kedleston parkland north-west of Derby, taking in woodland and the lakeside below the hall, through grazed parkland with sheep and cattle.
5.1 km / 3.2 milesAbout 90 minutesCircular route
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- Muddy or soft ground
- Uneven ground or tree roots
- Gates or kissing gates
- Hills and effort
- Gentle hills
- Facilities and rest stops
- Public toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Benches or seating
- Café
- Picnic area
- Car parking
- Accessible parking bays
- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Kedleston Hall long walk, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure of this walk found on the property or walking pages on the check date, but the separate lakeside walk was closed after storm damage. Parkland admission for non-members; park listed as open 11:00-17:15 on 26 Oct 2026.
Route facts from National Trust Kedleston trail and property pages.
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
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Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
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