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Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group

We are the Leicestershire & Rutland Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Postcode DE73 8DL Gridref: SK377244

A 9 mile walk moderate walk starting from Staunton Harold Reservoir Carpark (National Trust Carpark, £6 all day for Non Members, pay with coins or by phone). Please comment if you are happy to car share. We will ramble to Calke Abbey and then via Dimminsdale nature reserve back via fields to Calke Abbey. From here we will head to Ticknall and then back to Staunton Harold Reservoir.

The walk will start promptly at 10:30am. Please wear appropriate walking footwear and bring a packed lunch and water with you, as there will be no opportunity to purchase lunch during the walk.

Please park at Staunton Harold Reservoir Car Park. The are toilets at the car park and at Ticknall which we pass through during the afternoon.

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37730 24401
Nearest postcode:
DE73 8DL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Park at Staunton Harold Reservoir - National TRust car park by cafe accessed via Calke Road. £6 parking all day (free for National Trust members). Meet by the cafe.

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