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Family-friendly walks

A group of people with a pushchair walk across a lawn in front of a mansion house
Visitors walking across the lawn in front of Nostell, Yorkshire | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Spend quality time with the family with a walk along these trails, which are suitable for children, pushchairs and prams. Along many of them, you'll find natural play areas, habitats bustling with wildlife and woodlands that are great for den building.

The Argory, County Armagh
The Argory has many family-friendly walks for you to explore. Follow the River Blackwater for a chance to see kingfishers, or head down an avenue of lime trees to find the oak plantation.Visit The Argory
Attingham Park, Shropshire
Take a stroll along Attingham's Mile Walk to find trees from ancient times and distant lands. You could even bring some paper and wax crayons to make bark rubbings.Visit Attingham Park
Box Hill, Surrey
Explore the Box Hill Natural Play Trail, a two-mile level woodland walk with activities ranging from tree spotting to den making. The trail can take anything from an hour to a whole day, depending on what you get up to along the way.Visit Box Hill
Castle Ward, County Down
Create your own adventure as you explore the Secret Shore Trail. This short walk is an accessible route that allows the whole family to spot the waterfowl that call Strangford Lough home.Visit Castle Ward
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
Accessible routes and woodland paths cover more than 20 miles of beautiful trails through a variety of landscapes at Clumber Park. There's also a free 'pushabout' for those with pushchairs on the second Monday of every month.Visit Clumber Park
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Go on a circular walk exploring the historic landscape around Corfe Castle. Take in the views of the castle ruins as well as panoramas of the surrounding countryside.Visit Corfe Castle
Children running across grass, lit by a ray of sunlight, with small trees, clumps of narcissi and a tree in blossom, at Killerton, Devon
Visitors in the garden in spring at Killerton, Devon | © National Trust Images/John Millar
Coughton Court, Warwickshire
Venture along the woodland path at Coughton Court and connect with nature. There are wide-open spaces bursting with seasonal plants and trees, and you can play Pooh sticks from the bridge over the river.Visit Coughton Court
Cragside, Northumberland
You'll discover two of Cragside's man-made lakes on the Nelly's Moss lakes walk. Step between the rocks and look out for wildlife as you explore the shores. An adventure play area is close by.Visit Cragside
Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire
With an all-weather, out-and-back pathway that's pushchair and wheelchair accessible, the Five Knolls wildlife and heritage walk at Dunstable Downs is ideal for families. Bring a kite to Dunstable Downs – a high spot known for its kite flying – and take in the views, spotting wildlife along the way.Visit Dunstable Downs
Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire
Ramble through Dyrham's historic parkland on the two-mile Journey of Discovery trail. Look out for carved wooden animals along the way, as well as archaeological clues to Dyrham's past.Visit Dyrham Park
Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
Head to the dramatic landscape on the Causeway coast and let your imagination run wild. The Giant's Causeway Green Trail is pushchair-friendly and fenced off from the clifftops. You'll need to book your Visitor Experience ticket before you start the walk.Visit Giant's Causeway
Fell Foot, Lake District
Discover nature rubbing plaques at Fell Foot as you explore the country park next to Lake Windermere. The lakeshore path is an accessible loop suitable for pushchairs, while the longer meadow loop is better on foot.Visit Fell Foot
Gunwalloe, Cornwall
Take a circular walk around Gunwalloe, an ideal route for children. The Gunwalloe little legs walk takes in two rugged coves, coastal views and a medieval church, with hot drinks available at the kiosk.Visit Gunwalloe
Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire
Explore Hardcastle Crags via the estate track on a one-mile, family-friendly stroll through the trees to the historic Gibson Mill at the heart of the woodland. The wide, tree-lined route is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.Visit Hardcastle Crags
Kingston Lacy, Dorset
Step back in time on the circular route through Kingston Lacy's woodland and along its historic carriage drives. You'll pass the woodland play area, where children can climb through log tunnels, test their balance skills and spot a tortoise.Visit Kingston Lacy
Kinver Edge, Staffordshire
The woodland walk at Kinver Edge has natural play areas for children along the way and far-reaching views from the hillfort. Finish off with a visit to the Rock Houses.Visit Kinver Edge
A little girl is sitting on her father's shoulders with the house at Stowe, Buckinghamshire, in soft focus in the background.
Visitors exploring the grounds at Stowe, Buckinghamshire | © National Trust Images/John Millar
Killerton, Devon
Just over a mile long, the pushchair-friendly Acland circular walk follows surfaced paths through the parkland, garden and chapel grounds. It's suitable for children, pushchairs and anyone who'd like to take a gentle stroll.Visit Killerton
Mount Stewart, County Down
Enjoy a circular walk around Mount Stewart and take in the views of the lake on this trail. The route is accessible to wheelchair users, but please note that there are some gravelly surfaces.Visit Mount Stewart
Nostell, Yorkshire
Head out with the kids on a circular stroll through Nostell's parkland to the 17th-century Obelisk Lodge. Discover a series of interconnecting habitats, including pockets of ancient woodland, traditional grazing pasture and meadows.Visit Nostell
Osterley Park and Garden, London
Walk through the colourful formal gardens at Osterley, transformed over the course of a six-year project from an overgrown wilderness to a garden of herbaceous borders, roses and ornamental vegetable beds. You can also explore the multi-use trail, which is suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bikes in all weathers.Visit Osterley Park and Garden, London
Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Wales
Visit the circular route around the castle ground at Penrhyn Castle, which is accessible for wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take in the natural space and discover a diverse range of wildlife and nature.Visit Penrhyn Castle
Plas Newydd House and Garden, Anglesey
This short trail around the grounds at Plas Newydd is suitable for all ages. Take in the views of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait while the kids play in the treehouse and adventure playground.Visit Plas Newydd
Sizergh, Cumbria
The Holeslack circular route gives a flavour of the Sizergh estate – from ancient woodlands and traditional orchards, to historic farm buildings and parklands. The track is suitable for trampers, electric wheelchairs, visitors with limited mobility and pushchairs.Visit Sizergh
Stowe Gardens, Buckinghamshire
Head off on a walk around the lakes and temples at Stowe, spotting wildlife as you go. There are several pebbled alcoves for the kids to explore along the way.Visit Stowe Gardens
Trelissick, Cornwall
Walk through historic parkland, along an oak-fringed creek and over a timber-framed bridge to reach the fort and 18th-century quay at Roundwood.Visit Trelissick and Roundwood Quay
The Vyne, Hampshire
The Vyne’s circular woodland walk has views of a serene lake and fields. Before reaching the woods, you’ll discover wildlife-rich wetlands and a spacious hide, from which you can spot birds and animals living nearby.Visit The Vyne
Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
Head out on the pushchair- and wheelchair-friendly trails and explore Wimpole's ancient landscaped parkland with its wildlife and Gothic folly. There's also a working farm, where you can see rare breeds including shire horses, pigs and sheep.Visit Wimpole
Image shows three women enjoying a walk through the woodland on a summer's day.

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