Activities at Mottisfont

Mottisfont estate walk

Please note that as of 15/01/2020 some of the estate walk is inaccessible due to the River Dun breaching its banks, particularly affecting the area between points 2 and 5. 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)

Winter walking at Mottisfont and on the wider estate

Get a breath of fresh air with a winter walk around our grounds and wider estate. Take a stroll through our vibrant winter garden or take a longer walk through our neighbouring countryside. We offer free guided walks daily, too.

Spring walks at Mottisfont

Experience our grounds with a free guided walk, or simply stroll along paths that wind through the gardens, full of spring colours. If you fancy a a longer walk, head out into our neighbouring countryside with one of our estate trails. Spot wildlife and wildflowers as you discover some of Hampshire's best countryside.

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.

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.

Autumn colour 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.

Professional dog walking on the Mottisfont estate

Obtaining a license for professional dog walking across the Mottisfont and South West Hampshire estate will allow you to undertake your work in one of the area's more picturesque settings - whatever the season.

Stockbridge Down 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)

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.

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 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)

Festive walks at Mottisfont

Refresh yourself with a festive walk around our grounds and wider estate. Take stroll through our vibrant winter garden or take a longer walk through our neighbouring countryside. We offer free guided walks daily, too.