There are many more footpaths you can explore. When you’ve had enough, your route continues left (north-west) for half-a-mile along the main road, at first with cars parked both sides (with an ice-cream van in summer), then past a wide grassy area with a cricket field, followed by signs to the walled kitchen garden to the right. We use cookies to provide you with a better service. Go left then right (toilets on the corner) to access shops, café/restaurant, cycle hire centre, the National Trust Regional Offices and the grassy vista formerly covered by the Duke of Newcastle’s stately home. 7.5 miles on good paths. Explore the heathland and parkland of Clumber Park on a clearly waymarked route. Hilly, Forest, Park. Map Ref. Carry on browsing if you're happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. Very shortly after passing under this carefully-grafted plastic bottle-tree you will realise that you are face to face with your transport on the other side of the lane. As part of Clumber Park Revitalised, we have opened a dog-friendly café at Clumber Park called 'Central Bark' as a trial. To avoid car traffic you may prefer to take the foot-path to the right, immediately over the bridge, following it through woodland with the lake again on your right, to a road. Pass down the main street, turn right at the sign ‘Social Club’ to reach an open space usually occupied by cars. Continue through the wood on a wide path, with a mixture of conifers and broadleaved trees. Turn right here and continue on grass or tarmac to where the lake becomes visible ahead of you. 237 talking about this. A circular dog friendly walk at Clumber Park, in Nottinghamshire. Clumber Park and Lake A stroll in the heart of Sherwood Forest The Basics Six miles (9.5 kilometres).This vast area of forest and parkland is the Dukeries, formerly the ducal estates of Welbeck, Thoresby and Clumber. The walk is mainly through woodland and agricultural land in some of the quieter parts of Clumber and finishes by the lakeside, and is perfect for all seasons. Downloadable map available here. View Other Parks. Clumber Park: Walks and trails - See 1,419 traveler reviews, 554 candid photos, and great deals for Worksop, UK, at Tripadvisor. of the National Trust, with the area taking on a new role as a popular country park. Past the car park and just before Clumber Bridge, by the wide waterfall, you may enjoy close-ups of ducks, swans and cygnets soliciting for food. Clumber Park Author Sheffield Walkers Posted on Saturday, 28th March 2020 Sunday, 6th September 2020 Categories Saturday Walks , Walks Saturday, 28th March 2020 The Dukeries was the name given to the area containing the country estates of Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey, and Thoresby Park, set up with the profits from the industrial revolution. Please Note, For Clumber Park Self Guided Walk, as the bridge over the river has not yet been repaired, this walk cannot be negotiated in full. As the path reaches the bridge at Point 3 keen bird-watchers may like to detour a few yards to the left on the road to South Lodge, where the layby often harbours car-drivers quietly watching blue tits, great tits, chaffinches, nut-hatches and the occasional greater spotted woodpecker or jay feeding from bird-tables. We have some perfect walks this spring through miles of open parkland, woodland and heathland, taking advantage of the beautiful summer scenes. If you are aware of any significant alterations, please notify me at briancluff@talktalk.net. List of selected Sherwood Forest walks in Clumber Park and the Dukeries Click on the green title for the walks in each place Bothamsall and Walesby walks Bothamsall walk 1 Leisurely – 2.4 miles (3.8km) Circular walk to Haughton Mill. The Basics Six miles (9.5 kilometres). A quick look at a stunning walk around the National Trust's Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. And perhaps you’ve found there’s a bit more to Clumber Park than at first meets the eye. From Worksop and other towns north, take the B6034 to the minor road 1 mile south of the A57, then as above. Nice long walk or a short riverside walk. Cross an open space to reach the famous Limetree Avenue, planted in 1772, and now the longest (2 miles) stretch of double lime trees in Europe. The Clumber Park food festival takes place in the heart of the forest, and is a great way to taste the local fare and test your foodie skills. Off Lead Areas, Pathed Routes, Picnic Areas, Toilets, Refreshments Available, Wheelchair Friendly. Simply click on one of the options to download the maps and descriptions. Starting from just 1.5 miles, you don’t need to be a seasoned trekker to enjoy yourself. On the other side, bear right within a short distance on to the first footpath, continuing straight ahead through delightful woodland for 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Explore possible sites of Second World War activities; plus evidence of significant earth works which are present throughout the park. Shortly after an entrance kiosk, Lime Tree Avenue crosses your path again, at Point 4. On the way it passes through Sherwood Forest, as well as relics of the coal mining which funded the Ducal estates. About 1 mile south of the A57, take the minor road on the right, signed to Clumber Park, to Truman’s Lodge, a secondary entrance to the Park. This walk was updated and partly revised in September 2014, incorporating several modernising changes over the 20 or so years since Peter Fooks first walked it. With or without a dog, you can explore Clumber Park’s 3,800 acres with one of their downloadable walks – taking you over countryside, farmland, woodland and heathland, so there’s something new to see at every turn. The city of Nottingham is within easy reach of the caravan park - where Nottingham Castle would be a lovely day trip. A 6 mile (9.5km) woodland walk, on the border of the Clumber and Thoresby estates which avoids grazing livestock. Clumber Park: Great walks - See 1,419 traveler reviews, 554 candid photos, and great deals for Worksop, UK, at Tripadvisor. Almost opposite the church look for a relic of the dock used by the ferry taking the Duke’s guests from The Battery the across the lake for the walk you’re enjoying. Download your trail maps here. From this spot (Point 1) you can either continue on the lakeside path to the bridge over the River Poulter, by-passing Hardwick Village, or turn left on to this road to Hardwick. You may catch sight of cheeky young elves outside their adopted palace. Breathe in the fresh air at Clumber Park by embarking on a beautiful self-led walk. Distance 5 miles (8km) Classification Moderate Duration 2 hours 30 minutes Begins Clumber Park cycle hire centre OS grid reference SK624741. One more click to download free walks in the beautiful Worksop area. Whilst you are welcome to bring your own cycles to ride at Clumber unfortunately our cycle hire remains closed. Clumber Park: Nice Walks - See 1,434 traveler reviews, 568 candid photos, and great deals for Worksop, UK, at Tripadvisor. Cross the road, but go left immediately after the barrier, following a narrow track parallel to the road to meet the next broad bridleway by a barrier, then turn right. Come along and bring your four-legged friends and enjoy the atmosphere. You can reach the visitor facilities along the road, but it’s longer. Its reputation for revelry lives on as they entertain you and your family. Clumber Park offers freedom to discover a ducal park and provides a haven for wildlife within glimpses of its grand past. It’s free, and well worth a chat to the knowledgeable exhibitors. Keeping the Lake close on your right, follow the winding path through trees to the road. Clumber Park was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. Go straight across to re-join the clear path ahead, through open spaces and woodland. Turn right at the top as indicated by the sign. But more than likely they had a butler serving Pimm’s and strawberries. A walk exploring familiar and not so familiar landmarks and history of Clumber Park. Clumber Park: Clumber Park Walks - See 1,436 traveler reviews, 579 candid photos, and great deals for Worksop, UK, at Tripadvisor. Explore over 20 miles of beautiful trails through a variety of landscapes. What's here. This shallow water attracts many varieties of water bird all times of the year – ducks, Canada and Egyptian geese, coots, moorhens, swans, great-crested grebes and others. That would be very helpful to everyone. This walk takes you through woodland and by the lakeside, introducing you to historic aspects of the park. This vast area of forest and parkland is the Dukeries, formerly the ducal estates of Welbeck, Thoresby and Clumber. The view left is quieter, but may reward you with a delightful sunset in the evening. The video below was taken by Jim Loughran at the start of 2016’s Clumber Park Christmas Walk, he has kindly given us permission to share it. Clumber Park is free to enter, but there is a charge for the car park. Thank you. Clumber Park. The long range glasshouse in the walled kitchen garden, Winston Churchill with NELLIE, Clumber Park 1941, This trail offers some wonderful views of Clumber Park, Central Bark - Dog-friendly café & walking your dog at Clumber Park. 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