Clumber Park in Winter

This is a predominantly flat walk (no stiles) through the National Trust Clumber Park Estate, taking us through woodland and grassland areas, before we drop down to Clumber Lake, which is alive with flocks of geese, swans, various ducks and other wildfowl. We proceed up and around the Walled Garden and the wonderful, recently restored greenhouse and orangery. We wander past the cricket pitch back to the visitors centre for the facilities and lunch depending on the weather.

From here we follow lakeside paths to the restoration project of Carburton Bridge, and a lovely view across the lake towards the impressive chapel. We continue around the lake to Hardwick Village with its impressive buildings, before a return to the starting point.

The soil here is light, sandy, well drained and mud free, so if you want to keep your boots clean this walk might appeal to you!!

Directions to start: From Sheffield proceed all the way along the A57 to the roundabout with the A1. Turn right here along the A614. About half a mile turn first right, signposted Carburton and Clumber Park. Proceed through the archway at Apleyhead Lodge. After a short distance there is a double row of lime trees, on both sides of the road – proceed along here for about half a mile, until you see a parking area under the trees.