Calke Abbey Circular

A lovely summers walk through Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold grounds.
Approx 8 miles

. There will be 2 toilet stops on route as well as opportunities to buy refreshments if needed. We will be stopping for a picnic too.
Please meet at the car park stated below, at 9.30am to leave promptly at 10.00am! The car park will fill up quickly on a sunny Sunday, so please arrive nice and early!

PARKING - Free parking on the little road up to the car park (but this is very limited) or £6 all day parking at the car park - The Round Car Park - postcode LE65 1RR - PLEASE NOTE NO CASH PAYMENTS, CARD BY APP PAYMENTS ONLY. Please download the "JustPark" app before arrival to avoid delay. NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS PARKING IS FREE (Just bring your card to scan).
We will head to The Staff Of Life pub in Ticknall, a 10 minute drive, after the walk. 7 High Street, Ticknall, DE73 7JH.

Please bring £1 donation on the walk or pay as a friend payment via PayPal
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Please note: walks can be quite boggy (especially this time of year).Please bring suitable footwear and clothing.
We really encourage carpooling so that we can keep car numbers down both for the environment and the carparks. It's also a great to get to know some people.
Please make sure to bring:
• Sturdy, waterproof walking boots. It can get very muddy and slippy on these walks
•Waterproof clothing, it is England after all
•Warm/cold weather layers. Prepare for all weather
•Enough water for the duration of the walk
•Lunch and snacks as needed. There won't often be places to buy things en route
Etiquette - If you can no longer attend the event, please remember to cancel yours and / or your guests rsvp as we often have people on the waiting list and it means we won't wait around for you either
Please note that the organisers may not have walked these routes before, so bear with us whilst we navigate.
You are joining these walks at your own risk and are fully responsible for yourself and the choices and actions you choose to take at these events. This is a voluntary meetup. By attending, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. The organiser accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage
Meetup charge organisers to run these groups, and therefore, we would appreciate a £1 donation to help toward the cost of the group. Anything extra will go toward maps, apps, and first aid.
Dogs are welcome to join, but please act responsibly, and if walking near livestock, ensure they are on the lead.