Tyntesfield house route
This is the shorter of the available walking routes across the estate at Tyntesfield. It loops around the house, the front terraces and up the Holly Walk, and is perfect for a relaxing stroll at any time of year.
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TyntesfieldStart point
Home Farm, Tyntesfield, Wraxall, BS48 1NXTrail information
Total stages: 6
Total stages: 6
Start point
Home Farm, Tyntesfield, Wraxall, BS48 1NX
Stage 1
On arrival to the car park, enter the Home Farm area via the visitor welcome building.
Stage 2
Follow the path up to the left, past the Piggery.
Stage 3
At the top of the slope, turn right onto the asphalt road. Continue on this road along the drive. You'll pass the path to the Sawmill on your left, and the Chapel and house will be on your right shortly after.
The old engine room at Tyntesfield | © National Trust Stage 4
As you come to a junction of paths (known as Fiveways) turn right down the main gravel drive in front of the house.
Stage 5
As you approach the house, take a left turn through the black gates and down the steps onto the terraces. Continue to and up the next set of steps (on your right).
A historic image of Tyntesfield, with the clock tower visible, from 1866 | © National Trust Stage 6
As you reach the Holly Walk, turn left and follow the path to return to Home Farm. Continue through the first gate, through the field, turning left through the final gate and down the slope.
Spot the different holly varieties along Holly Walk | © National Trust End point
Home Farm, Tyntesfield, Wraxall, BS48 1NX
Trail map
Tyntesfield house trail map | © National Trust
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