The White (woodland) Walk at Lytes Cary Manor

Somerset

Two walkers on a woodland path covered in fallen leaves look at a signpost that reads 'Outdoor Play Area' — Autumn walks on the estate at Lytes Cary Manor | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

This circular walk takes you through woodland, which includes children’s play equipment. In the spring, you'll pass hedgerows heavy with cherry plum blossom with its frothy white petals and springtime scent. The autumn and winter bring brilliant colour from both fruits and leaves.

Near to

Lytes Cary Manor

Start point

Lytes Cary Manor car park, grid ref: ST533266

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Difficulty

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 0.75 (km: 1.2)

Short trail

DistanceMiles: 0.75 (km: 1.2)

Duration0.25 hour 15 mins to 0.75 hour 45 mins

Dog friendly

Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Lytes Cary Manor car park, grid ref: ST533266
Stage 1
From car park, go through the wooden double gates along a tarmacked path. Bear left – you’ll see the house on your right – pause at the gate to admire Lytes Cary Manor. On your left is a round water tower. Keep left and look for a waymarker post with bands coloured red, white and purple which leads to a gravel path. Follow the path until it opens out into a field with an information board.
Stage 2
Turn left and follow the field margin until you reach a wooden fingerpost directing you to the natural play area. Turn left over a bridge into the woodland.
Stage 3
Follow the winding path, a mix of gravel or dirt, through the woodland. There are nine different play stations to discover and benches for picnics.
Stage 4
When you reach a fork in the path, bear right and you will find yourself back in the field. Turn right and retrace your steps along the field margin to the house.
End point
Lytes Cary Manor car park, grid ref: ST533266
Trail map
White Walk at Lytes Cary map | © Crown Copyright and database right 2024 Ordnance Survey
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