Whether you’re looking for a gentle social stroll, a longer countryside hike, or a chance to discover local history on foot, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of walking at National Trust places across the county in May.
With routes through historic landscapes, lakeside scenery, picturesque villages and bustling market towns, walks are designed to help people connect with nature, improve wellbeing and explore the outdoors at their own pace.
Clumber Park, Worksop, S80 3BE
Clumber Park offers a wide range of free regular guided walks and social walking groups throughout the month, welcoming walkers of all ages and abilities.
Families with young children can join Pushabout, a monthly walking group for parents, grandparents and carers with pushchairs, while dog owners can enjoy the weekly Dog Walking Socials or the Monthly Dog Walk, both followed by refreshments in the park’s dog-friendly café.
For those looking to explore further, Discover Clumber Park offers guided 4–6-mile walks through the estate’s varied landscapes and habitats, while the Sunday 5 Mile Walkabout and Sunday 8 Mile Hike provide opportunities to improve wellbeing, meet new people and take in the sights of the park alongside experienced walk leaders.
Walkers can also discover a different side of the estate with the Hardwick Village Evening Walkabout, exploring the quieter Hardwick area of Clumber Park on relaxed evening walks.
Normal admission charges to the park apply.
www.nationaltrust/org.uk/clumberpark
Mr Straw’s House, Worksop, S81 0JG
Visitors can step beyond the front door of Mr Straw’s House and explore Worksop through the eyes of the Straw family on the monthly Worksop Walk.
Led by knowledgeable volunteers, the guided walk visits places connected to the family’s daily lives, including locations where they worked, worshipped and spent their leisure time, offering a fascinating insight into the town’s social history.
The walk lasts around three hours and includes a refreshment stop at the Aurora Centre. Booking is essential and tickets cost £5 per person.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mrstrawshouse
The Workhouse & Infirmary, Southwell, NG25 0PT
At The Workhouse & Infirmary in Southwell, visitors can combine fresh air with fascinating local history on the free fortnightly Becher Walk.
Led in character by Reverend John T Becher, founder of The Workhouse, the 2.5-mile guided walk explores Southwell during a time of significant social change and brings the town’s 19th-century history vividly to life.
For those seeking a gentler pace, the free monthly Workhouse Wellness Walk offers a relaxed opportunity to enjoy light exercise, meet new people and spend time outdoors, with both shorter and longer route options available. Dogs on leads are welcome.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse
For more information about walks and events taking place across Nottinghamshire this National Walking Month, visit the property websites.
Posted on 11 May 2026
