Through the lime kilns

Walks, England, Derbyshire, South Derbyshire
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Through the lime kilns

Calke Abbey,Ticknall, Derbyshire

by suej

  • 1hr 10m / 4.8km
  • 141

A walk through the glorious National Trust grounds of Calke Abbey, in Ticknall, Derbyshire

  • Parking
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Great views

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  1. Step 1: Park in Ticknall near the Wheel Pub. This is a great place for a drink and meal after your walk. Walk on same side as Wheel away from the village. (User reports in Apr 25 suggest this pub is now closed)

  2. After about 50 metres you will see this path. Turn right to walk between the houses and then enter field at top of path

    Step 2: After about 50 metres you will see this path. Turn right to walk between the houses and then enter field at top of path

  3. Step 3: Bear right

  4. A note of caution. Occasionally there are cattle in this field. If concerned then you can enter and leave Calke via the main entrance

    Step 4: A note of caution. Occasionally there are cattle in this field. If concerned then you can enter and leave Calke via the main entrance

  5. Follow the path through the field to this gate. Go through the gate and immediately turn left. There will be a pond on your right.

    Step 5: Follow the path through the field to this gate. Go through the gate and immediately turn left. There will be a pond on your right.

  6. Step 6: If you have walked in via Calke Entrance then look for a stile on left and pick up walk at step 8

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