Explore the landscape
Download our digital guide where you'll find suggested walks around the park and woodland.
River walk
2.6km | Approximately 30 minutes
A family-friendly stroll along the river, following private roads and a gravel path.
Golden Gates walk
4.8km | Approximately 50 minutes
A family-friendly walk along varied terrain, taking in fantastic views.
Stand wood walk
5.75km | Approximately 60 minutes
A walk through Stand Wood, following steep paths to discover lakes and historic features.
Chatsworth to Pilsley circuit
10.5km | Approximately 3 hours
An easy walk, taking in various pubs and tea rooms; perfect for those who like plenty of refreshments on the way.
Chatsworth to Bakewell circuit
10km | Approximately 3 hours
A walk combining woodland, the river, and an opportunity to stop for lunch or refreshment in Bakewell.
Walks from Calton Lees
There are two circular routes from Calton Lees car park, both of which are shown on the park walks map (PDF, 227Kb).
Walk 1: circular walk to Calton Hollow
- 3km or 2.25 miles
- Allow 1.5 hours
- Sturdy shoes or walking boots
Start: Calton Lees car park, DE4 2NX
- Leave the car park at the bottom right-hand corner.
- Follow the lane past the garden centre towards Calton Lees.
- Where the lane takes a sharp left, follow the track ahead.
- Go through the gate (public bridleway sign) up the hill.
- Just past the houses at the top, turn right through a gate.
- Follow the grassy bank at the top and cross the pasture to the left of the hay barn.
- Go through the gate in the wall.
- Follow the track through the wood to the gate into the park.
- Turn right and follow the park wall to the small gate into the car park.
Walk 2: circular walk to Edensor
- 5km or 3 miles
- Allow 2 hours
- Sturdy shoes or walking boots
Start: Calton Lees car park, DE4 2NX
- Leave the car park through the gate at the top right-hand corner.
- Turn left along the park wall, follow it up the hill until you reach a track with a gate across it.
- Turn right across the park, following the marked path towards the church spire.
- Keep the churchyard to your right and follow the path to a small iron gate in a wall and some steps.
- Turn right through the village.
- Leave Edensor through the blue gates in front of the village green.
- Cross the road to join the path that goes over the hill to Chatsworth House.
- Cross the drive, but not the river, and turn right along the bank of the river.
- At the ruined mill, turn right up the hill to the gates on the road by the car park.
Stand Wood walks
The entrance to Stand wood is located by the farmyard and adventure playground, which is shown on the welcome map provided at the main car park entrance. Stand Wood walks are shown on the Stand Wood walks map.
