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Heritage Open Days: Red Route Walk

Join our Volunteer Walk Leaders for a walk around our red route and learn about the history of the site.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

Everyone is welcome to join us for a walk on our red route, enjoying the early autumn nature and learning about the history of the site.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable. This walk will be 4km long.

You can book a free spot, there is no charge for this event but please check in at Visitor Welcome beforehand.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This event is suitable for children of all ages when accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

Outside the Great Barn

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible shoes.

Accessibility

This is a step free walk. The terrain can be uneven with narrower paths.

Other

This event takes place during Heritage Open Days so the site is free to enter for all. Please visit Visitor Welcome first to check in.

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