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Clumber Lake

533 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome533 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦124+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Cormorant
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Heron, Cormorant, Coot +121 more · last seen 2026; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Grey Heron, Cormorant, Coot +121 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Red Soldier Beetle, Western Honey Bee +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: Clumber Bridge, Clumber Park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.

Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Dukeries TrailWalking route
Named 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.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Clumber Lanepublic footpath · 52 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 52 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Clumber Lanepublic footpath · 21 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 21 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Clumber Lanepublic footpath · 55 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 55 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 647Cycling route32 km
Named routeRef 647Length 32 kmPoint-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Lakeside Cycle TrailCycling route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route183 m
Named routeRef 6Length 183 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route467 m
Named routeRef 6Length 467 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route139 m
Named routeRef 6Length 139 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 441 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 441 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Piper Lanebridleway · 556 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 556 mPath type: track
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 122 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 122 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Hardwick Fordbridleway · 42 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 42 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: bridleway
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 238 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 238 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

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