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.
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Attingham ParkStart point
Visitor reception, Attingham Park, SY4 4TP. Grid ref: SJ5501109896.Trail information
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 stages: 11
Total stages: 11
Start point
Visitor reception, Attingham Park, SY4 4TP. Grid ref: SJ5501109896.
Stage 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.
Stage 2
The path divides into two just after the oak tree. Bear right, walking alongside the river.
Find the oak, the first tree on the trail | © National Trust Stage 3
Continue along the path.
Does this stone pine tree remind you of a Christmas tree? | © National Trust Stage 4
Continue along the route alongside the river bank.
The eyecatching twisted branches of the contorted hazel tree | © National Trust Stage 5
Let's carry on along the trail.
Leaf of the cucumber tree on the Mile Walk at Attingham Park | © National Trust Stage 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.
This cedar of Lebanon is over 200 years old | © National Trust Stage 7
Follow the curve around the top of the Mile Walk.
A cut-leaf beech tree backed by woodland | © National Trust Stage 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.
Enter the circle of honey locust trees | © National Trust Stage 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.
Fast-growing grand fir trees at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust Stage 10
Walk around the paddock fence and continue along the path.
Spot the sweet chestnut tree at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust Stage 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, at Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust End point
Attingham Park visitor reception, grid ref: SJ5501109896.
Trail map
Discover the trees of the Mile Walk trail map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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