Group Walks at Hardwick
- Published:
- 04 October 2023
Whether you’re looking to get active in nature, explore your local area or meet new friends, our guided trails are for you! From family-friendly adventures, wider estate walks or discovering more about nature at Hardwick, pick the route that’s right for you below!
Walk With Us: Free group walks
Our regular free group walks are now available to join twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Wider Estate Group Walk
- Discover Hardwick’s longer walking routes on a free guided group walk around the estate. With 7 different walks to choose from, sign up to one or challenge yourself to complete them all!Book now
Guided by Nature: Led by Hardwick's nature experts!
Join the Hardwick rangers for various nature lead walks through the upper and lower parklands. Explore SSSI sites and new areas not yet open to the public! Find the walk that's right for you below!
- Wild Garlic Walk
- It’s Wild Garlic season! Join our ranger team on a gentle walk through Lady Spencer’s Wood and get a first look at the recently planted new trees at Dovedale Farm! - Booking open on the 25 March.Book now
- Dawn Chorus Walk
- Calling all early birds to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day for a mindful 5am bird walk around the parkland. - Bookings open 25 March.Book now
- Veteran Tree Walks
- Tour Hardwick’s veteran tree collection to understand how they provide protected habitats for rare fungi, bats, lichens and so much more! - Booking open 25 March.Book now
- Nature Walk
- Ramble through the lower parkland on our Ranger led nature walk and discover more about Hardwick butterfly and Grass Snake population. - Bookings open 25 March.Book now
- Woodland Survey Walk
- Learn about woodland flora and survey techniques in areas off the beaten track of the Estate! - Bookings open 25 March.Book now
Coming soon: The Sculpture Walk
The updated sculpture walk will be launching on the 29 May with more new sculptures, expertly crafted by Hardwick own team of Stonemasons.
Meet the team
Hardwick's walk with us Volunteers are here to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable walk come rain or shine! Have a look and see what their top tips are for enjoying the Hardwick parkland:
Wear the correct footwear for the terrain and weather and use a stick they are not just for old people! Make sure to have either energy, sweets, biscuits, nuts or a chocolate snack will do the trick. Take time to savour the views whilst breathing deeply, I find this very relaxing. - Billie, Walk Leader
My top tip is to engage all the senses when you walk and embrace whatever the weather is doing. Go out in the rain or on a cold or windy day and notice how the weather brings different sights, sounds and feelings. - Graham, Walk Leader
Self guided walks
Walk at your own pace and try one of Hardwick's many trails and walks through the historic parkland. We recommend the new Sculpture Walk which takes you through key historical elements of the Hall's history and spot beautiful sculptures by the Hardwick Masons along the way. Check out some of the information you'll spot below!
'Cart Route' Sculpture
The interpretation being the 'Cart Route' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk
'Duck Decoy' Sculpture
The interpretation for the 'Duck Decoy' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk
'Hardwick Old Hall' Sculpture
The interpretation for the 'Old Hall' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk
'Gatehouse' Sculpture
The interpretation for the 'Gatehouse' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk
'View to the Past' Sculpture
The interpretation for the 'View to the Past' sculpture on the sculpture trail walk