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Belton Circular Walk - Riverside

This classic river walk along the River Witham on Belton Estate, with its intimate scenery, woods, fields, wildlife and the river itself, provides the perfect excuse to leave the car and enjoy the wonderful backdrop of Belton Estate.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join our volunteer Ranger led walk across the estate to discover many hidden stories from the past and learn about some of the wildlife that calls Belton Park home.

This classic river walk along the River Witham on Belton Estate, with its intimate scenery, woods, fields, wildlife and the river itself, provides the perfect excuse to leave the car and enjoy the wonderful backdrop of Belton Estate.

As we walk, we will chat about Ratty from Wind in the Willows and the predators that are making his life difficult, bats that feed off the river, the conservation work we have undertaken, and of course, the deer.

This walk is now dog-friendly. All dogs must be kept on a lead and must be sociable with other dogs and people.

Up to 2 hours - distance, 3.3Km.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Over 8 years of age.

Meeting point

Please meet at Belton's Information and Accessibility Hub.

What to bring and wear

Walking boots or walking shoes. Wet weather clothing is advisable.

Accessibility

This event is on surfaced and unsurfaced uneven ground, meaning it is not wheelchair accessible. Grass, muddy, rutted paths, and sloping ground. There are no stiles.

Other

All dogs to be kept on a lead and must be sociable with other dogs and people.

Contact info

The team at Belton

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