Walking in the Gunby Estate

Walkers in the Gunby grounds — Blow away the cobwebs with a nice walk on a cold day

Take a walk to Gunby's Ice House Pond or venture further afield to Monksthorpe Chapel. Take a look at our downloadable trails and how to book Nordic Walking sessions.

Walk to the Ice House Pond

This short walk will take you past St Peter's Church and across the parkland to the ice house pond. On your way back you get a lovely view of Gunby Hall in the distance.

Gunby ice house pond walk

Explore the wider estate and see what wildlife you can spot with a visit to our renovated ice house pond.

Walk to Monksthorpe Chapel

Put on your walking boots and venture out through the Gunby Estate to nearby National Trust property Monksthorpe Chapel. You can collect the keys in the Gunby tea-room before you set off (£20 cash deposit).

The outside of Monksthorpe Chapel on the Gunby Estate

Monksthorpe Chapel walk

Discover this unique secluded chapel, which was built in 1701 to look like a barn in order to keep it hidden, and has a rare open air baptistry.

Walk to the remains of Bratoft Manor

Explore the Gunby parkland and grounds for a four mile walk to the church in the nearby village of Bratoft. You will pass the remains of Bratoft Manor where the Massingberd family lived before they moved into Gunby.

Aerial view of the remains of Bratoft Manor

Gunby Hall to Bratoft Manor walk

This trail takes in the historical lumps and bumps of the former Medieval village of Gunby.

Nordic walking

Turn a walk into a workout and join us for Nordic Walking sessions around the Gunby estate starting in the Gunby car park. Not sure it's for you? Try a taster session where you can learn about what's involved. Please book sessions with us on 07957 330613.

Nordic walkers at Gunby — Try a Nordic walking session in the Gunby grounds and gardens

Time for walkies

Bring along your four-legged friend for a walk. Well-behaved dogs on leads are more than welcome in the Gunby gardens and on the tea-room terrace for a rest after your walk.