Activities at Kingston Lacy

Your dog is welcome at Kingston Lacy

You are welcome to bring your four legged friends to Kingston Lacy in Dorset and we have plenty of walks around the estate for you to enjoy.

Activities on the estate

There's so much to see and do on a day out at Kingston Lacy - you'll find plenty of activities to enjoy.

Walk at White Mill and the Droves, Kingston Lacy

A moderate walk through the water meadows by the River Stour, with short distances on country lanes and along gravel tracks.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.2 miles (5.1km)

Walk at Pamphill and Cowgrove, Kingston Lacy

A gentle walk through the beautiful unspoilt villages of Pamphill and Cowgrove with good views across the Stour Valley.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.8 miles (4.5km)

Walk at the Beech Avenue and Droves, Kingston Lacy

A walk round the beautiful network of droves and along the stunning 1835 Beech Avenue and back along the outskirts of the Kingston Lacy parkland.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.8 miles (6.1km)

Walk at Badbury Rings and High Wood, Kingston Lacy

Discover some of the history, flora and fauna of the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Badbury Rings and High Wood on this walk.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 50 mins
• 3.1 miles (4.95km)

Walk at Badbury Rings and The Oaks, Kingston Lacy

A fascinating walk discovering the history, flora and fauna of the ancient Iron Age hill fort of Badbury Rings and The Oaks wood.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 3.8 miles (6.1km)

Kingston Lacy Park walk from Pamphill Green

A walk from Pamphill Green through Kingston Plantation to Kingston Lacy House where you can view American hospital remains and St Stephen’s Church.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

Walk at Holt Heath, Kingston Lacy

The walk explores this important lowland heath, which is one of the largest areas of its type in Dorset. All six of Britain's reptile species are found here.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Walk at Eye Bridge and Pamphill, Kingston Lacy

Walk upstream along this beautiful stretch of the Stour river with much interesting bird life and through the unspoilt areas of Pamphill and Cowgrove.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 3.4 miles (5.45km)

Walk at Pamphill Green and Moor, Kingston Lacy

Take a gentle walk through the beautiful unspoilt village of Pamphill with its wide variety of flora and fauna.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.75 miles (2.8km)

Walking with heels at Holt Heath

There are woodland secrets and wildlife to enjoy on a circular walk around Holt Heath nature reserve which holds European importance.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Walking in sandals at Shapwick

Shapwick is a great place to catch your breath, with idyllic views and a great pub in which to relax in an area closely associated with Roman history.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Walking with pumps at Pamphill

Pamphill is the perfect place to catch your breath while wandering around the hidden Dorset villages, where you can have a picnic on the green, or take a drink in the local pub.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Walk at Eye Bridge, Kingston Lacy

An easy walk that starts from Eye Bridge and includes walking along a beautiful stretch of the Stour river with some interesting bird life.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Walk at White Mill and Shapwick, Kingston Lacy

Starting by an 18th-century mill, the walk goes over rough pasture, alongside the River Stour, through the picturesque village of Shapwick and returns on lanes to White Mill.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

Walk at Shapwick and Droves, Kingston Lacy

A fairly flat walk from the old village of Shapwick and along the tracks and droves and also including the Kingston Lacy Beech Avenue.

• Moderate
• 3 hours
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)