The estate at Greys Court

Walking at Greys Court

A short stroll

If you are looking for a light walk through the estate, you can take Sir Felix’s Gentle Path, a short, 30-minute route through the parkland and beech woods, and admire the landscape and beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Depending on the time of year, make sure to bring your wellies as it can get quite muddy. Start the walk at the top lawn. It will take you over the Moon Bridge and past the 19th-century ice house, which was used to keep food cool before the modern refrigerator was invented. You will also discover the Well House with a donkey wheel from 1587, one of the earliest and largest surviving examples of its kind. 

A longer walk  

Enjoy the 3km estate boundary walk following the grey arrows through the farmland and beech woods. Thanks to the work of the Chiltern Society this walk is now stile-free. The paths are uneven and may be muddy depending on the weather.  

Please keep dogs under close control on this walk as you may come across different types of wildlife and grazing farm animals. 

Autumn colour at Greys Court

When autumn arrives at Greys Court, hues of reds, oranges and yellows can be seen throughout the garden and the estate.

On an autumn’s day the top lawn is an ideal place to sit, rest and take in the impressive panoramic views across the rolling Chiltern Hills, with autumn colours visible for miles around. 

Liquidambar, Acer and Arbutos trees can all be found in the Arboretum. Liquidambar is an American tree, also known as a Sweet Gum, and is famous for its autumn colours. In late summer the leaves turn a deep black-crimson colour, then as autumn progresses they go through a kaleidoscope of yellows, ambers and reds.