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EYTHROPE

✦ Ancient woodland239 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome239 ha

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Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Aylesbury Ring

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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14 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Round Aylesbury WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Baron's Walk at WaddesdonWalking route2.4 km

Rediscovered in 2001, this walk was used to bring up plants from the huge glasshouses at the bottom of the hill to the parterre. Some sections uneven with moderate gradients up & downhill. Dogs welcome on short leads.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
The Wellie walk, WaddesdonWalking route2.4 km

Stop & play in the stick dens or soak up the view of Aylesbury Vale, & Diamond Jubilee Wood. Look out for wildlife & woodland features. You can take a buggie but note - the path from the Stables up to the Manor is steep & Miss Alice's Drive can get muddy

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:30-00:50Round tripLocal walking route
Winter Garden Walk at WaddesdonWalking route4.8 km

See Waddesdon's garden highlights, including a view of Flint House, 3D bedding birds near the Aviary & the Winter Garden. Some sections uneven with moderate gradients up & downhill so not suitable for all mobility requirements. Dogs welcome on short leads

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Pebble WayCycling route
Named routeRef PebbleLocal cycle route
Topaz WayCycling route
Named routeRef TopazLocal cycle route
St Peter's GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Platinum WayCycling route
Named routeRef PlatinumLocal cycle route
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

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17 public paths nearby

Public paths
Eythrope Park Bridgebridleway · 25 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 25 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

18 photos from nearby open sources

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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