Plan your visit
Getting here
53.26616, -1.05513
Best for
6 activitiesDog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Wildlife
Good match
Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Waterside walks
Good match
Reservoir — waterside public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Robin Hood Way
Cycling
Moderate match
Named cycling route nearby: Lakeside Cycle Trail
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Reservoir — waterside day out
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v16 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Clumber Park Curiosities Long Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route12 km▾
Varied terrain, including paths, parkland, woodland and road. Includes steps, slight slopes and roadside grass verges. Dog Friendly.
Dukeries TrailWalking route▾
A Glimpse of Southern Clumber, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km▾
Clumber Lake, woodlands, history, wildlife. Clear paths, bridleways and woodland tracks. Some uneven surfaces. Not suitable for dogs, livestock in fields.
Clumber on the War Path Circular Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km▾
This walk is dedicated to the men of Clumber who served and died in the Great War (1914–1918). Mostly clear paths through woodland and heathland, with some sections on roads. Slight to moderate gradients, uneven terrain.
Clumber Park Livestock-Free Walk, Clumber ParkWalking route9.6 km▾
Circular walk avoids areas of the park that may contain grazing livestock, so it's ideal for dog walking. Dog-friendly café, Central Bark. Generally good paths but may be muddy. For further details, please see Terrain section.
Clumber Lanepublic footpath · 52 m▾
Clumber Lanepublic footpath · 21 m▾
Clumber Lanepublic footpath · 55 m▾
🚴Cycling
v46 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km▾
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km▾
Route 6Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route183 m▾
Main RouteCycling route467 m▾
Main RouteCycling route139 m▾
🐴Horse riding
v15 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 441 m▾
Piper Lanebridleway · 556 m▾
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 122 m▾
Hardwick Fordbridleway · 42 m▾
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 238 m▾
About this reservoir
Clumber Lake is a reservoir covering 533 hectares managed by Forestry England within their forest estate.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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