Purple route
At nearly three miles, the purple route is the most challenging of the routes. It offers stunning views of the woods, Newark House and the beautiful Ozleworth valley. There are a steep slopes and slippery surfaces in the valley and along the grassland by the side of the woods.
At the top you can look back at where you've just walked and see the Ozleworth valley in all its glory.
There is often livestock on this route. Please follow the pink route if you would like to avoid livestock.
Suitable walking footwear is essential.
Pink route
For the adventurous walkers, the pink route takes you through the estate, following the original Georgian carriage drive around Lower Lodge Wood. At the furthest point, where the wood gives way to the grassy valley below, you can see a small overgrown field which we're hoping to return back to an orchard.
If you walk along the path a little further, you can see the remains of some old farm buildings, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Don't be tempted to leave the path and explore them further - they are very fragile.
This route has steep slopes and hard-standing gravel paths.
Orange route
Unfortunately the orange route has become very muddy over the winter and is currently not accessible. We're busy improving the track, and once complete, the orange route will be better able to withstand the worst of the winter weather.
Thank you for your patience
Ash dieback
We're doing all we can to manage ash dieback. Unfortunately that means felling trees at Newark.
Please visit the Our Work section of our webpage to find out more.
The countryside code
Enjoy spending time outside at the coast and countryside places we care for? You can help us to keep them safe and enjoyable by observing a few simple guidelines during your visit and following the Countryside Code.
Learn more here
