Activities at Mottisfont

Autumn walks at Mottisfont

Experience the best of our grounds in autumn with a free guided walk, or simply stroll along winding paths throughout the gardens. If you fancy a longer walk, head out into our neighbouring countryside with one of our estate trails.

Stockbridge wildlife and history walk

Explore this isolated island of characteristic chalk downland set in a sea of intensively farmed land to discover a gateway to the past that is still relevant today.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Visiting Mottisfont with your dog

We love dogs and they're more than welcome to explore the gardens and estate with you. While dogs are welcome in most places we ask that you keep dogs on a short lead at all times while you visit, so that everyone can enjoy their time with us.

Summer walks at Mottisfont

Experience our grounds with a free guided walk, or simply stroll along paths that wind through the gardens. If you fancy a a longer walk, head out into our neighbouring countryside with one of our estate trails, where you can discover butterflies and swathes of wildflowers.

The estate at Mottisfont

We look after 1600 acres of woodland and tenanted farmland in the glorious Hampshire countryside, including Stockbridge Down and Marsh, and Curbridge Nature Reserve.

Guided walks at Mottisfont

Our friendly team of outdoor guides offer free walks and talks around the gardens, village and wider estate, giving you the opportunity to learn more about our history and grounds. If you’d like to know what walks are available on your visit, please ask at visitor reception as you arrive, or take a look at the daily walks noticeboard at the end of the Welcome Centre walkway.

Mottisfont circular walk

A gentle one-mile walk around the grounds of Mottisfont, where ancient trees, rolling lawns and babbling brooks frame the romantic old house and gallery.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Stockbridge Common Marsh wildlife walk

A walk across the marsh offers access to the river's edge, in a valley which otherwise has little or no river frontage, and provides an ideal location for walking and picnicking.

• Easy
• 35 mins
• 1.75 miles (2.8km)

Mottisfont estate walk

Discover our diverse estate on a walk through ancient woodlands, historic farmland and along the crystal-clear River Test.

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