Clumber Park lake
Round the long lake of a vanished ducal estate, past its Gothic chapel.
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 65 m
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About this walk
Clumber Park lake is an easy 6.4 km circular walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Clumber Park (grid reference SK 628 749).
Clumber Park was the estate of the Dukes of Newcastle; the house was demolished in 1938, but the park, its lake and a soaring Gothic Revival chapel remain, looked after by the National Trust. The walk loops round the lake through parkland and woods.
The lime tree avenue, over two miles long, is said to be the longest in Europe.
Route
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Round the lake
Follow the paths right round the lake past the chapel.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Clumber Park lake take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.4 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Clumber Park (grid reference SK 628 749). National Trust car parks (charge for non-members).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Worksop stop near the park. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Surfaced and gravel paths, flat.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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