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Discover the trees of Attingham Park's Mile Walk
As the green of the leaf canopies in September begins to change to the autumnal reds, ambers, and golds during October you’ll notice something new on this Tree Trail each time you do the walk. Find out about some of the interesting trees in the historic Pleasure Grounds around the Mile Walk at Attingham Park. The information in this trail is taken from 'The Mile Walk at Attingham Park: Interesting trees and shrubs' by Dr Andy Gordon.
For young explorers
If you're planning a visit why not bring some paper and wax crayons to make some bark rubbings, bring a magnifying glass to take a closer look at the leaves, branches and bark, or collect things you find along the trail to make a nature picture when you get home? As you explore the trees on the walk please try not to disturb any wildlife you come across, and 'leave no trace' of the fun you've had.
Total steps: 11
Total steps: 11
Start point
Visitor reception, Attingham Park, SY4 4TP. Grid ref: SJ5501109896.
Step 1
Walk to the front of the Mansion. Where the path forks to the front of the portico steps, bear left and continue around the east side of the Mansion.
Step 2
The path divides into two just after the oak tree. Bear right, walking alongside the river.
![Common oak tree on the Mile Walk, Attingham, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/common-oak-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 3
Continue along the path.
![A stone pine tree leans to the left, beside a black metal fence, with grassland beyond, at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/stone-pine-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 4
Continue along the route alongside the river bank.
![The twisted branches and ribbed leaves of a contorted hazel tree, which has a sign with its name, written in white text on a black background, at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/contorted-hazel-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 5
Let's carry on along the trail.
![Close-up of green leaves of the cucumber tree at Attingham, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/cucumber-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 6
As you continue along the path you'll see a solitary cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani) behind a fence, before the path curves to the left. Take the left turning after the cedar to continue around the Mile Walk.
![A single cedar of Lebanon tree, with some severed branches, at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/5cedaroflebanon.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 7
Follow the curve around the top of the Mile Walk.
![A cut-leaf beech tree on the edge of woodland at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/cut-leaf-beech-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 8
Passing a bench on the right, you’ll walk into a clearing with trees planted in a circle, with the path cutting through the middle. Continue walking, heading straight ahead when a path joins this one from the right-hand side.
![Leafy honey locust trees, with a grassy clearing and a gap through to an open grassy area beyond, at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/honey-locust-trees-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 9
Continue along the path, past the Orchard and Bothy. If you'd like to stop off at the Walled Garden, follow the one-way route to it. When you leave the garden you will return to this path in front of the Bothy. Not far along this path there's also a turn-off to the right, to the Field of Play. When you've finished in the Field of Play exit via either of the gates and follow the route back to the Stables Courtyard and visitor reception.
![A clump of tall grand fir trees, at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/grand-fir-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 10
Walk around the paddock fence and continue along the path.
![A sweet chestnut tree, with a sign showing its name, backed by other trees at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/sweet-chestnut-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
Step 11
Continue along the path until you reach the Stables Courtyard. Exit through the courtyard towards visitor reception and the car park.
![The ridged trunk of the false acacia or locust tree, with a sign using white letters on a black background saying 'false acacia or locust tree', at Attingham Park, Shropshire](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/summer/false-acacia-locust-tree-mile-walk-attingham-shropshire.jpg?auto=webp&width=684&dpr=2 2x)
End point
Attingham Park visitor reception, grid ref: SJ5501109896.
Trail map
![Map of the Discover the trees of the Mile Walk](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/shropshire-staffordshire/places/attingham-park/library/exporttreetrail.jpg?auto=webp&width=767&dpr=2 2x)
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