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Mid Staffordshire Group

We are the Mid Staffordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A leisurely spring walk around the Calke Abbey Estate, taking in woodland paths, open parkland and the historic tramway track. 

Walk will start at the National Trust Staunton Harold Reservoir Car Park. 

Sunday, 17 May 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
164m / 538ft
Type:
circular

Car park is free for National Trust members

If you intend to join the walk then please let the walk leader know in advance. 

Bring your own refreshments as we will make two stops, for coffee and lunch.

Refreshments (coffee and cake) are available from the National Trust cafe at the car park, at the end of the walk. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37760 24504
Nearest postcode:
DE73 8DL
what3words:
brightly.capillary.pesky
Start time:
9:30 am

National Trust - Staunton Harold Reservoir - DE73 8DL brightly.capillary.pesky

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking