Walking at Belton

The Orangery at Belton House, Lincolnshire

Make the most of changing seasons at Belton with our recommendations of where’s best to walk and when.

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Belton Guided walk leader training

Reconnecting Grantham to its historic landscape 

In partnership with the Woodland Trust, we have exciting plans for Londonthorpe Woods and the eastern side of the Belton Estate. We will be able to improve the access for the benefit of both the people of Grantham and wildlife.

Bellmount Tower, Belton House, Lincolnshire

Guided Walks 

Join us one of our regular guided walks exploring Bellmount and Londonthorpe woods, as part of our Reconnecting Grantham project. Delve into military history, take in the views from Bellmount Tower or discover the new accessible tracks.

Native bluebells in the pleasure grounds at Belton House, Lincolnshire

Spring refreshment

Enjoy a stroll through Belton's spring gardens. After white blankets of snowdrops appearing as an early sign of the season, the Pleasure Grounds become carpeted in swathes of daffodils, pale-yellow primroses and delicate blue scilla during March and April. They then later, gradually give way to bluebells in May.

A bumble bee amongst the lavender in the Dutch garden at Belton House, Lincolnshire

Summer scents

The Italian Garden and classical Orangery were designed by Sir Jeffry Wyattville circa 1820. A summer stroll here will reward you with a vibrant display of dahlias and lush herbaceous borders. Fragrant lavender beds form part of the parterre planting in the Dutch Garden which leads towards Belton's famous sundial and gently sloping Pleasure Grounds.

Belton buck herd in front of the mansion
Belton House   Lincolnshire

Belton Park walk

This delightful walk at Belton Park passes key features of ancient woodland and the site of a deserted medieval village.

Explore the deer park and ancient woodlands
Two bucks rutting in Belton Park, Lincolnshire, with Bellmount Tower in the background.

Autumn shades

A walk through the gardens or parkland in the autumn reveals a richness of colours ranging from amber and gold to copper and honey. Bring the whole family to explore or take some time for a peaceful walk on a crisp, clear day. It’s also rutting season and a visit might reward you with the sight of Belton’s deer as they fight for dominance and female attention. Be careful to keep your distance. Another highlight is a walk in the woods and the view from Bellmount Tower, which you can reach from Five Gates Road.

Fallow deer in the snow

Winter meandering

From crisp, bright, frosty days to atmospheric, misty mornings, Belton is a delight in winter. On these quiet days, Belton deer are often very close to the house and make for great photo opportunities. At this time of year, one of the best views is from top of the slope to the Old Wood. Here you'll find a bench where you can sit and gather your thoughts as you look across the park to the house.