Belton House to Bellmount Tower Community Festival Walk
Enjoy the 2.3K walk, with a 67m ascent, to Bellmount Tower.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
Enjoy the 2.3K walk, with a 67m ascent, to Bellmount Tower. Take in the rich history of Belton Estate and stroll along the original old road where carriages once travelled.
Walk across the deer sanctuary with one of our rangers; this hallowed ground was once the site of a WWI training camp and your guide will reveal the history associated with the 170,000 men that had trained here. Finally, capture the stunning vista from the tower.
The distance of this circular walk is 5K.
This walk is part of special programme of walks taking place across our Belton Community Festival weekend when entry to the Estate is free for everyone.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Belton's Information Hub.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear for walking and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Accessibility
This event is on surfaced and unsurfaced uneven ground, meaning it is not wheelchair accessible. Grass, muddy, rutted paths, and sloping ground.
Upcoming events
Deer Trail at Belton
Visit Belton and discover the resident deer that call Belton home on our Deer trail through the parkland.
Belton's Summer of Play
Summer of Play is back at Belton and this time we're going on a Big Dig with an archaeology and exploration theme!
Sunset Walks
Have you ever witnessed the sun setting from Bellmount, near Belton House? Why not join one of our Walk Leaders on a leisurely evening walk, and enjoy stunning views while learning about the local wildlife and history.
Fighting Fit - Estate Walk
Join our volunteer Ranger-led walk across the estate, exclusively for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment and delivered in partnership with Fighting Fit.