Parklands and Woodlands Circular

This rural 5.4 mile walk around Melbourne takes in stunning views, historic houses, and ancient woodlands.

Along the way, you will visit the tranquil waters of Staunton Harold Reservoir, where you will see a myriad of waterfowl including swans, ducks, geese, and great crested grebe, before reaching the beautiful parkland of Calke Abbey famed for its historic ‘unstately home’ and herd of fallow and red deer. From there, you will pass through the Ticknall Limeyards, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), before you reach the broadleaf Robin Wood, which in spring puts on a spectacular display of bluebells that fill the forest floor.

The key points of interest on this walk are:

• Staunton Harold Reservoir
• Calke Abbey
• Ticknall Limeyards
• Robin Wood

The terrain for this walk is unsurfaced paths, tracks, farmland, with some tarmacked sections. There will also be stiles. So some study footwear is recommended.