Morgaston Woods yellow route
This 1-mile walk will take you deeper into Morgaston Woods than the shorter, green route, while still forming a neat loop for you to go on and see other things afterwards. Currently starts on Step 2 while a project finishes.
Visiting The Vyne
Please note that normal admission charges apply to visit the house and garden at The Vyne; National Trust members free.
Total steps: 7
Total steps: 7
Start point
Visitor reception, grid ref: SU 63703 56570
Step 1
From the ticket office follow the path with the lake on your left, passing under weeping willow trees. You will then come to the Liquidambar tree, whose leaves turn from fiery deep red in autumn before turning to a brilliant orange/yellow colour.
Step 2
Carry on along the path until you come to a metal gate. Continue through it and bear left at the National Trust sign.
Step 3
After about 10 minutes you'll come to a zigzag broad-walk on your left, which leads to the bird hide – well worth a view over the wetlands. Keep walking ahead to stay on the yellow route. Continue through the avenue of beech trees. Be careful, particularly in autumn, as tree roots cross the path.
Step 4
Carry on, passing Wey Brook on the left. This marks the end of the moated boundary on the right. Here you will find bench to pause at.
Step 5
Carry on the path until you find a wooden pointer for the yellow route leading off to the right. This path goes uphill to a clearing in the wood. You'll find another bench here.
Step 6
As the path levels out, carry straight on. Soon you'll pass a barn on the left which is used as a wood store. You're now walking on a tarmacked path, created and used by the army in the Second World War.
Step 7
Carry straight on passing another yellow route marker. You'll see the cattle field ahead – turn right when you reach the five-bar gate. There is also a bench here. Carry on down the path and you'll see the lake with the remains of the old bridge. Continue on and you'll soon arrive back where you started from.
End point
Lakeside gates
Trail map
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The Vyne
Explore a former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th-century family home, set in gardens, woodlands and wetlands.
Morgaston Woods green route
This gentle family-friendly walk at Morgaston Woods, is shorter than the mile-long yellow route but will still give you a healthy dose of the outdoors.
Woodland walk at The Vyne
Uncover forgotten traces of history hidden in ancient woodland, including the remains of a medieval fish pond, on this relaxing circular walking route at The Vyne. From mid-April, look out for endangered national treasure, and inspiration for magical folklore; fragrant English bluebells. Carpeting swathes of the woodland floor, a network of paths weave through the sleepy blue haze. Deep in Morgaston Woods, lose yourself among these enchanting blooms and become a part of their survival story.
Get in touch
Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL
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