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Coventry Group

Coventry Ramblers is a friendly, active walking group based in the West Midlands. We offer a wide range of walks for all ages and abilities, exploring the local countryside and beyond. Whether you're looking to enjoy nature, stay fit, or meet like-minded

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

An undulating walk through South Derbyshire and North Leicestershire, starting at the Staunton Harold Reservoir car park and passing through Melbourne, Breedon on the Hill, Worthington, Calke, and Calke Abbey, before returning to the car park along the shore of the reservoir.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
335.3m / 1100ft
Type:
circular

To contact the walk leader or ask a question about this walk, please use the "Get in touch about this walk" email link. 

• Wear suitable clothing and footwear for the conditions – if in doubt, ask the walk leader. 

• Bring adequate food and water, appropriate to the length of the walk. 

• If you feel unwell, or need to slow down or stop, let the walk leader or back marker know.

• Follow  the Countryside Code.  Leave no trace.

• Be kind and considerate to other people in the group and those we meet along the way.


 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37699 24401
Nearest postcode:
DE73 8DL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet in Staunton Harold Reservoir car park (toilets and cafe available). This is a National Trust car park, so free to NT members. The NT website indicates that parking for non-members is currently £6 per day, payable by phone pay. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/staunton-harold

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