Tyntesfield woodland walk
This circular route takes in all aspects of the estate, including the extensive woodland. You are welcome to roam freely in the garden.
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Home Farm, Tyntesfield, grid ref: ST500716Trail information
Total stages: 11
Total stages: 11
Start point
Home Farm, Tyntesfield, grid ref: ST500716
Stage 1
On arrival at the car park, enter the Home Farm area by visiting the visitor welcome building.
Stage 2
Follow the path up to the left, past the Piggery.
Stage 3
At the top of the slope, take the road opposite, keeping the fields on your right and the woodland on your left. Continue up this road and take the first right, signposted 'Summerhouse'. Please be mindful of cars on this part of the route.
The Hill Radnor sheep at Tyntesfield are natural lawn-mowers, helping to keep the grass under control | © Alana Wright Stage 4
At the junction, follow the sign to the right, directing to the Summerhouse. Pass through a pedestrian gate. Summerhouse Cottage will be on your left. Continue through the woodland following the directional arrows.
Stage 5
Turn right as you come to the arrow, and follow the path down the hill. You will need to divert slightly off the path to avoid a fallen tree – this is signposted and will return you to the main path.
A large birch polypore | © Anna Kilcooley Stage 6
As you approach the surfaced path, take the second path to the left, down the slope with the field on your right. Continue down until you come to a left-hand turn, signposted to the Kitchen Garden and Pavilion.
Stage 7
Take the first left just ahead of the small fenced-off pond and then right through the main gates into the Kitchen Garden. The route through the Kitchen Garden changes daily, depending on the work the gardeners are completing that day, so please follow the arrows and set route.
The Orangery at Tyntesfield, Bristol | © National Trust Images/Andrew Butler Stage 8
Exit the Kitchen Garden via the marked gate and follow the path across the crossroads and through the gate up the cobbled path. Continue through the next gate and up to the terraces in front of the house.
Stage 9
Go up the steps in front of the house and turn left at the top. At the end of the terraces, turn right and go up the steps ahead of you. Take the path left up the Holly Walk.
Spot the different holly varieties along Holly Walk, Tyntesfield, Somerset | © National Trust Stage 10
Halfway up the Holly Walk, take a right-hand turn signposted to the Rose Garden. Follow the path to the left and continue along this route until you meet the main path again. There is a good view of the Rose Garden on your right as you go up the slope.
Enjoy the summer blooms in the Rose Garden, Tyntesfield, Somerset | © Bob Fowler Stage 11
When the path meets a junction, take a right-hand turn to exit through the gate. Continue on this path, turning left at the top of the slope and returning to Home Farm visitor centre.
End point
Home Farm, Tyntesfield, grid ref: ST500716
Trail map
Map of Tyntesfield woodland walk | © National Trust
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