Ticknall Walks & Route Maps

Ticknall is an attractive historic village which was once part of the Calke Estate. Beautifully situated in The National Forest which is one of the most remarkable environmental projects ever undertaken in the UK. Ticknall still has the character of an estate village and enjoys an unspoilt countryside setting.

This short, easy walk takes you North along the National Forest Way for some delightful woodland walking, through pleasant countryside and past small ponds. If you can, take time to explore the village and its history.

There are some small shops, cafes and pubs in the village for refreshments. Please note: use of the car park at the Village Hall is free, but to help with maintenance, your donations in the box provided are much appreciated.

This is an easy but lovely varied walk starting from the historic village of Ticknall.

The route travels along the National Forest Way into the Calke Abbey estate, along the edge of the Calke Park National Nature Reserve and then through fields and woodland back to the village.

Take in the faded grandeur of Calke Abbey (owned by the National Trust), beautiful estate parkland, pretty woodland and the sights and sounds of nature as you walk.

There are some small shops, cafes and pubs in the village for refreshments and there is a fair amount of road walking across parts of the walk, so please be careful here.

This walk is slightly longer but still quite easy with a few short climbs along the way. Starting from the historic Ticknall village, the walk travels quite some distance on the National Forest Way.

You will be walking through a varied landscape of fields, woodland and pond-side paths. The walk through Robin Wood is particulary delightful in Spring when the paths are edged with Bluebells.

There are some small shops, cafes and pubs in the village for refreshments.

This is a lovely scenic walk with some gentle hills, rolling fields, woodland paths and delightful views of the reservoir to admire. There are a few stiles on the way.

The first part of this walk uses the bridleway alongside Foremark Reservoir and passes close to the visitor centre if you need refreshments. The walk through Robin Wood is particulary delightful in Spring when the paths are edged with Bluebells.

There are some small shops, cafes and pubs in the village for refreshments.