🥾 Walking route
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber Park
Nottinghamshire
- 📏 9.1 km · 5.7 mi
- ⛰ +169 m
- ⏱ 2 hr 15 min
- 🐕 On lead
Walk stats
- Distance9.1 km · 5.7 mi
- Elevation+169 m
- Duration2 hr 15 min
- DifficultyModerate
- Route typeCircular
- TerrainWoodland tracks and estate paths, gentle undulations
- Best seasonSpring to autumn
- DogsDog-friendly on leads in busier areas
About this walk
This 9.1 km circular route offers a rewarding sweep through the southern reaches of Clumber Park, one of Nottinghamshire's best-loved country estates. Starting and finishing at Clumber and Hardwick, the walk winds through the Pinetum and Pleasure Grounds before drawing you deeper into the estate's mosaic of woodland and water.
From the Pleasure Grounds the path climbs gently into Ash Tree Hill Wood, then descends towards Hardwick and the reedy fringes of Clumber Wetland, a peaceful spot for spotting waterbirds. The return leg threads through Cabinhill Wood and Aviary Wood, where mature trees frame the quieter corners of the park away from the busier central rides.
Along the way you can look out for local landmarks including Andy's Gray Corner, Little Oak Square, Icehouse Clump, Leaping Bar and Thorney Hills. With 169 m of gentle ascent spread over the loop, this is a moderate outing that takes around 2 hours 15 minutes at a steady pace, giving plenty of time to enjoy the changing scenery of woodland, wetland and open parkland.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
8 waypoints along the way
- 1
Clumber and Hardwick (start and finish)
- Start / finish
Start and finish of this circular route.
- 2
Pinetum
- 3
Pleasure Grounds
- 4
Ash Tree Hill Wood
- 5
Hardwick
- 6
Clumber Wetland
- 7
Cabinhill Wood
- 8
Aviary Wood
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Andy's Gray Corner
~182 m off the route
Little Oak Square
~222 m off the route
Icehouse Clump
~257 m off the route
Leaping Bar
~260 m off the route
Thorney Hills
~281 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).