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Main Instructor:

Sam Armstrong

Hosted By:

Sam Armstrong

Walk Description:

Step into the weekend with our two hour special walk.

Begin your journey in Ticknall, venturing into the serene grounds of Calke Abbey. This peaceful walk guides you through a diverse landscape, including grasslands, arable farmland, and one of Europe’s rarest habitats—wood pasture.

Along the route, you’ll encounter the Ticknall Limeyards, a fascinating historical feature dating back to the 15th century. These limeyards, once used for burning limestone, now a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), have been carefully managed to encourage the flourishing of calcareous grassland flora.

The mansion that dominates the estate today was constructed by Sir John Harpur between 1701 and 1704. Renamed Calke Abbey in 1808, the structure incorporates elements of the original Elizabethan house and is built on the site of a 12th-century Augustinian priory.

Please note that parking in Ticknall Village Hall can be very popular with other groups, so we advise you to arrive early. 

Distance: 6.5km

Time: 2 hours

Gradients:  Total ascent 100m

Please note this is a discounted walk if you are on any of the payment plans of no extra charge if you are on Direct Debit. 

Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions at the time. 

Any refund will be at the discretion of  WALX Derwent and Dales and will be dependent on the cancelling client making contact with us before cancelling. 

Sam Armstrong 07860478409    

Location Notes:

Please park in the visitors' area.