United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
South Derbyshire
Calke
The Old Man of Calke Oak
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
South Derbyshire
Calke
The Old Man of Calke Oak
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 75 hikers
Location: Calke, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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01:34
5.90km
60m
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03:45
14.3km
110m
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05:24
20.1km
250m
This ancient Oak is thought to be around 1000-1200 years old! If you want to take a cool photo, go into the field behind the tree - you’ll get a much better picture!
January 5, 2023
A true natural landmark for the area, situated in one of the quieter areas of Calke.
January 10, 2023
Calke Abbey is a must visit site for anyone interested in ancient trees. The 1,000 year old Old Man of Calke may be the oldest, but there’s an 800 year old oak just a few metres away.
The parkland is full of countless ancient and veteran trees rich in deadwood habitat, which is anything but dead as it’s brimming with saproxylic life.
October 24, 2024
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Location: Calke, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
4.6
(38)
430
01:34
5.90km
60m
4.8
(53)
322
03:45
14.3km
110m
4.7
(6)
29
05:24
20.1km
250m