オスマストンでののおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

No longer open as of Sept '25

The nearby village of Shirley was once the seat of Earl Ferrers and the Shirley family. The parkland and woods of the estate is still called Shirley Park although the grand house is no longer evident. Walking through the woodland and along the lake side is aa nice change to the farmland of the area. The woods make a great loop either from Shirley or for a longer walk from Ashbourne.

A massive old Oak tree next to the path between Osmaston and Ashbourne.

A nice country pub with long term staff who know the area well. They serve classic pub food, drinks and snacks and have indoor or outdoor seating. Open Mon to Fri: 11:30 - 14:30 & 18:00 - 23:00. Sat & Sun: 12:00 - 23:00.

Village shop and Deli that also does take away filter coffee (and tea) as well as a good selection of cakes and savouries (e.g. sausage rolls). All home made. A few chairs outside the deli including some on the pub next door (owned by same people so the seats can be used). Very friendly owners.

reasonabe incline gravel climbs on each side but a lovely place to view the lake and the old timber mill water wheel

Careful if you’re tempted to climb!

Osmaston Estate is a beautiful park with plenty of ancient woodlands to explore. It is well worth planning a route which ventures through this park. The sawmill is a beautiful building located by the lake and immediately adjacent to the footpath. It is surrounded by steep bank covered with a verdant forest of very tall trees. Parking is easy on the street in both nearby Shirley & Osmaston villages.