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Calke, Staunton Harold and Melbourne

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Overview

A walk in the South Derbyshire countryside taking in lovely views of Staunton Hall and then onto the beautiful town of Melbourne for our lunch stop. We then walk to Staunton Harold Reservoir and finish with a walk through the grounds of Calke Abbey.

Sunday, 31 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37849 21976
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1RT
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Start time:
10:00 am

Dimminsdale and Spring Wood Car Park. Nr Staunton Harold Hall,Ashby-de-la-Zouch,Leicestershire LE65 1RT

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