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Dyrham Park

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"Discover a beautiful late 17th-century house set in ancient parkland where fallow deer can be seen roaming freely."
Walk directions

Leave the car park at its southern end and almost immediately turn right. Go through a kissing gate, cross the drive and continue with fencing on the right. Keep ahead, with views over the park and down to Dyrham Church’s tower to the right through wire fencing. A wide sweep of countryside can be seen beyond. Pass through another gate and continue into woodland, before descending several steps to the road.

Turn right, pass a private drive to Dyrham Park on the right and follow the road. At a small traffic island bear right and pass an entrance to Dyrham Park. Follow a stone wall to a gateway where there is a magnificent view of Dyrham Park house and the church. Bear left on the road, pass the Garden House on the left, and turn right at the Cotswold Way sign.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Cotswold Way, field tracks, farmland paths, mainly quiet roads; several stiles
  Landscape  - Pleasant mixture of established parkland and rolling farmland at the southern foot of the Cotswolds
  Dog friendliness  - Several sections of road, and busy crossing point on the A46; not permitted in Dyrham Park
  Parking  - At Dyrham Park
  Toilets en route  - In car park at start
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About the walk
Dyrham Park lies in 274 acres (111ha) of garden and undulating parkland and is one of the loveliest houses in the west of England. The baroque mansion dates back to between 1692 and 1705 and was built by William Blathwayt, civil servant and William III’s Secretary of State. Blathwayt was also an...
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Route details
3hrs
Dog-friendly
Difficulty:
Easy

Gradient:
Gentle


Distance:
6 miles (9.7kms)

Ascent:
660ft (200m)

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Dyrham Park

Recommended by
Our view
"Discover a beautiful late 17th-century house set in ancient parkland where fallow deer can be seen roaming freely."
Walk details
3hrs
Dog friendly
Difficulty:
Easy
Gradient:
Gentle
Distance:
6 miles (9.7kms)
Ascent:
660ft (200m)
Walk directions

Leave the car park at its southern end and almost immediately turn right. Go through a kissing gate, cross the drive and continue with fencing on the right. Keep ahead, with views over the park and down to Dyrham Church’s tower to the right through wire fencing. A wide sweep of countryside can be seen beyond. Pass through another gate and continue into woodland, before descending several steps to the road.
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Turn right, pass a private drive to Dyrham Park on the right and follow the road. At a small traffic island bear right and pass an entrance to Dyrham Park. Follow a stone wall to a gateway where there is a magnificent view of Dyrham Park house and the church. Bear left on the road, pass the Garden House on the left, and turn right at the Cotswold Way sign.
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Pass a seat among the trees and go ahead through two gates. After the second gate bear right and follow the field-edge. Pass through a series of gates, avoid a footpath on the left, and keep ahead to a lane. Turn left and head north to the next road junction.
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Cross over, continue on the Cotswold Way and keep a hedge on your left. Pass under pylon cables until you reach an opening in the field corner. Turn right and follow the field-edge as it curves left in line with a curtain of woodland. Make for a gap on the right among the trees.
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 Turn right on a tarmac access road and left to meet the A46. Cross over and follow the Cotswold Way sign. Turn left for a few paces, then right to join an enclosed path signed ‘Todmarton’. Emerging from the tree cover, continue along the field-edge; keep ahead when the Cotswold Way turns left, and go straight on to the field corner, exiting to a lane
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Turn left, then right (signposted Dyrham), following a bridleway track along the left edge of the field. At the top of the field continue ahead on the track between stone walls. Descend to the road, turn left and walk into West Littleton.
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Turn right at the village green into the churchyard, make for the stone stile in the west wall, and pass alongside a riding school to a gate. Turn right in the paddock, then left to a gate. Cross a narrow meadow to a ladder stile, and descend the field to a farm track with stiles either side. Keep ahead to a dirt track and then enter the large field in front of you and go all the way across before entering another sizeable field to reach the A46. Cross it, look for a gap in the wall and go through a gate, turn left to the car park.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Cotswold Way, field tracks, farmland paths, mainly quiet roads; several stiles
  Landscape - Pleasant mixture of established parkland and rolling farmland at the southern foot of the Cotswolds
  Dog friendliness - Several sections of road, and busy crossing point on the A46; not permitted in Dyrham Park
  Parking - At Dyrham Park
  Toilets en route - In car park at start
Walks in South Gloucestershire Dog-friendly walks in South Gloucestershire
About the walk
Dyrham Park lies in 274 acres (111ha) of garden and undulating parkland and is one of the loveliest houses in the west of England. The baroque mansion dates back to between 1692 and 1705 and was built by William Blathwayt, civil servant and William III’s Secretary of State. Blathwayt was also an...
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South Gloucestershire
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View all (8)
Guest Accommodation
The Moda House
★★★★
award
"Characterful high street property offering a warm welcome...."
  • Rooms 8
  • Free TV
  • Wifi
Self-Catering
The Annex at Yew Tree Cottage
★★★★
awardaward
"..."
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
  • Linens provided
Self-Catering
The Annex, Yew Tree Cottage
★★★★
awardaward
"..."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
Nearby places to stay
The Moda House
The Moda House is a popular, Grade II listed Georgian house in an imposing position at the top of the High Street. It has been appointed to provide modern bedrooms of varying shapes and...
★★★★    Rating
The Annex at Yew Tree Cottage
Situated in the lovely ground of Yew Tree Cottage, the Annexe Yew Tree Cottage is a one bedrooom self-catering accommodation. The bright lounge overlooks the countryside and the lane le...
★★★★    Rating
The Annex, Yew Tree Cottage
Situated in the lovely ground of Yew Tree Cottage, the Annexe Yew Tree Cottage is a one bedrooom self-catering accommodation. The bright lounge overlooks the countryside and the lane le...
★★★★    Rating
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Approaching the Palladian mansion that is Lucknam Park along the magnificent mile-long avenue of beech and lime trees builds a wonderful sense of anticipation. Surrounded by 500 acres o...
★★★★★    Rating
The Manor House, an Exclusive Hotel & Golf Club
The Manor House is situated in a secluded valley adjacent to a picturesque village where there have been no new buildings for 300 years. There are 365 acres of grounds to enjoy, complet...
Quality Assessed
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn dates back to the 12th century and is at the heart of the picturesque village of Castle Combe. It has many traditional features such as open fires, wooden floors/beams an...
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Manor Farm
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★★★★    Rating
Bailbrook House Hotel
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★★★★    Rating
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Places to eat nearby View all
Walled Garden Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park
   AA Rosette Award
Bybrook at The Manor House
   AA Rosette Award
The Castle Inn
   AA Rosette Award
Places to eat nearby
Walled Garden Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park
   AA Rosette Award
Bybrook at The Manor House
   AA Rosette Award
The Castle Inn
   AA Rosette Award
Bailbrook House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
Rosettes suspended
The Marlborough Tavern
   AA Rosette Award
Montagu’s Mews
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby