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Loughborough & District Group

We are the Loughborough & District 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

This is a lovely walk from Spring Wood near Staunton Harold through woods and then into Calke park.  We pass through the Explore area and the water ways of the park towards Ticknall.  We return via fields and the tramway path.

Saturday, 22 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are toilets andrefreshment stops in the Calke estate.

There are a few stiles on the walk and it could be muddy in places.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 37833 21961
Nearest postcode:
LE65 1RR
what3words:
trial.grass.helpfully
Start time:
10:00 am

The car park is at Spring Wood, near Dimminsdale Wood. On the eastern side of Staunton Harold Reservoir. It is off Heath End Lane which is off the B587 Melbourne Road.

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