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Kingston Lacy social walks

Discover the ever changing Kingston Lacy woodlands and countryside and have the opportunity to meet new people on these gentle strolls, ranging from 3-4 miles (around 1.5 hours). Please note: new start time of 10am for 2024.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

The walks are designed to be a gentle social stroll where you can meet new people, discover new places to walk and build your confidence walking in the countryside. The walks will all finish at the Kingston Lacy café where you can choose to stop for a drink and slice of cake with your fellow walkers (not included).

Distance: 3 - 4 miles. Time: approx. 1.5 hours.

Sorry no dogs allowed.

Please note: new start time of 10am for 2024.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Meet at Kingston Lacy Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate stout walking shoes and clothing for the weather conditions. We recommend bringing water and any food you may require. Ground can be wet and muddy following rain.

Accessibility

The walk will cross various ground conditions and may be muddy following rain. Walks open to National Trust members and non-members. Walk not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters and walks may include stiles.

Other

Only assistance dogs can be welcomed on these walks.

Upcoming events

Event

Nordic wellness walk: every Tuesday at 10am 

Would you like to try a gentle Nordic walk in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. A Nordic Wellness Walk may incorporate mobility exercises to help with...

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on
30 Apr to 17 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 33 other dates or times
Event

Nordic walking workout: every Tuesday at 10am 

Would you like to try Nordic walking in the beautiful surroundings of Kingston Lacy? Dorset Council run weekly walks every Tuesday at 10am that last an hour. These one-hour walks are designed to help you improve your fitness levels and get...

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on
30 Apr to 17 Dec 2024
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 33 other dates or times
Event

Estate Walk: Bluebells 

A delightful walk in bluebell season, visiting Pamphill Green, Little Pamphill, Bear Wood and All Fools Lane. During this walk you will be joined by a National Trust ranger. Distance: 5 miles. Time: approx. 3.5 hours

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on
30 Apr 2024
at
10:00 to 13:30
Event

Kitchen Garden tour 

Meet a volunteer garden guide in the Kitchen Garden to discover the history of homegrown produce and experimental planting schemes.

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on
1 May to 2 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times