Clumber Park is a country park in The Dukeries near Worksop in the civil parish of Clumber and Hardwick, Nottinghamshire, England. The estate, which was the seat of the Pelham-Clintons, Dukes of Newcastle, was purchased by the National Trust in 1946. The village of Hardwick lies within the park.
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
✦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
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
9 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Reedbeds — bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and reed warblers; Birds — Coot, Grey Heron, Cormorant +116 more · last seen 2026
Free
✦
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN; Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Reedbeds priority habitat; Birds — Coot, Grey Heron, Cormorant +116 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Western Honey Bee, Common Red Soldier Beetle +85 more · last seen 2026
Free
🌿
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Varies
🐶
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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16 signed routes nearby · 33 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
West Drayton Avenuepublic footpath · 24 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 24 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling
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49 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 route660 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 660 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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53 public paths nearby
Public paths
Clumber Roadbridleway · 200 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 200 mPath type: unclassified
Clumber Lanebridleway · 62 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 62 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 238 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 238 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Drinking Pit Lanebridleway · 484 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 484 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Hardwick Top Roadbridleway · 441 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 441 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
