Walking to Sycamore Gap with Dogs - Easy Route

Wallington Hall - East Woods & Walled Garden Walk

Wallington Hall is free to visit for National Trust members with no booking required - simply turn up during opening hours. Non-members can pay an admission fee on arrival (again, no booking required).

Wallington Hall - East Woods & Walled Garden Walk

Dogs are welcome on leads in the grounds and one of our favourite short walks is through the East Wood, through the Walled Garden and back again in a circular loop. It's around a 1.5 mile walk, pretty flat and a lovely gentle stroll to enjoy in the changing seasons.  

You can easily extend the walk to incorperate the river walk too (which is around 2.6 miles in total). 

Wallington Hall - East Woods & Walled Garden Walk

The walk is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs and is mostly on surfaced paths. Look out for the accessible route signs as you walk if this is required. 

Once you have entered Wallington, follow the path around the first walled garden and pass the tea room on your left, exit the garden and you will see Wallington Hall on your right hand side.

There are picnic tables here and the view is spectacular. I'd recommend stopping for a few moments to take it all in. Turn left away from the hall and follow the sign on the lawn for the walled garden, walking along the path with the hall behind you. 








At the end of this path you cross over a road and into the East Woods. Look out for the little fairy doors and art sculptures as you walk through. There is a map as you enter the woodland area, I'd recommend taking a quick snap on your phone. There are a couple of routes to take, we like going via Serpent Lake. It's pretty difficult to get lost and there are signs throughout, just follow the signs for the walled garden. 







The trees always seem so huge here and it's a good place for wildlide spotting. Make sure you stop to say hello to the ducks and waterbirds on the lakes. 







It won't be long before you reach the Walled Garden, there are a few steps at the entrance or follow the signs for step free access. The walled garden is lovely and filled with so many pretty flowers as well as a lily pond and several water features. The atmosphere is peaceful and tranquil and there is seating to take it all in. 






The Crocus lawn is in bloom in Spring - usually at the beginning of March. 



After a walk around the Walled Garden, retrace your steps back through the woods (or follow an alternative route), back across the road and towards the main entrance. 



Before heading home, I recommend stopping off at the tea room. Dogs are welcome in the cafe and there is plenty of seating inside and out. There are water bowls with fresh water here too and doggy treats are available to purchase. 








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