Walk With Us at Woodchester Park
Looking to get active in nature, explore more of the landscape, or meet new people? Join a free, guided group-walk as part of the 'Walk With Us' series at Woodchester Park.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Discover more of Woodchester Park and enjoy getting active outdoors with free, guided group-walks every 3rd Thursday throughout the year.
A relaxed and sociable way to explore the park beyond the waymarked trails, following quieter paths and taking in changing seasonal views along the way.
Each walk is led by a walk leader and supported by walking volunteers, who will guide you at a pace to suit everyone so you don't need to worry about getting left behind!
Walks vary in length and terrain depending on the route, but the emphasis is always on enjoyment rather than distance or speed. Please see the route description for more information below.
These guided walks are free to attend and open to all. There is no need to book. Whether you join for a single walk or attend regularly, this is a chance to explore Woodchester Park together.
The walks will rotate between 3 different routes of a similar distance, in the order:
Boathouse Loop | 3 miles (4.5km) | Ascent 135metres
Kennel Pond Loop | 3.3 miles (5.4 km) | Ascent 175 metres
Mansion Loop | 3.6 miles (5.8 km) | Ascent 183 metres
The terrain is mixed on all the routes: compacted stone surfaces, woodland tracks and grassy paths. A few steeper sections with a short series of steps and some gates, but there will be plenty of places to pause to take it as slow as needed.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
There are steps, uneven ground and hills on these routes at Woodchester Park so this walk isn't suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.
- Meeting point
Meet one of the walk leaders and some of our walking volunteers in front of Tinkley Gate Cafe for a pre-walk briefing. what3words:///boats.edge.dressings
- Suitability for children
Everyone is welcome. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring and wear
We recommend wearing sturdy footwear, such as walking boots or comfortable trainers, and suitable clothing for the weather. Please pack enough water and snacks to sustain yourself for the walk.
- Other
Parking: The visitor carpark is less than 200m from the cafe entrance. Tinkley Gate Carpark TInkley Lane Nympsfield GL10 3UH what3words:///confident.request.certified Parking is free for members and blue-badge holders, £4 for non-members. Dogs: Please don't bring dogs on this walk. Look out for our dog-friendly walking series called 'Woofchester Walks,' from September to May every year, for a group-walk where dogs on leads will be welcome. Other things to bring: Consider packing a few walking snacks like sweets, biscuits, nuts, or a chocolate bar to keep your energy up on the walk. If you are part of a community group or local charity, please get in touch with woodchesterpark@nationaltrust.org.uk to organise a group walk specially for you, supported by our walking volunteers.
Upcoming events
Brilliant Bats in Half Term
Discover the wonderful world of bats and other autumn wildlife this October half term at Woodchester Park.
Stranger Folk at Woodchester Park
Step into the interactive world of Stranger Folk this autumn at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park. Download the free app and work together to close a crack between the spirit world and ours.
Owl Pellet Exploration
Become a wildlife detective (and get messy) this Halloween to discover what the owls have been up to in Woodchester Park.
Photo Exhibition: 50 years of Wildlife Science
Head to Tinkley Gate's barn area to enjoy this photography exhibition, curated by the Animal and Plant Health Agency, celebrating 50 years of wildlife science, which began here at Woodchester Park in 1976.