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The woodland trail at Kingston Lacy
Explore the Kingston Lacy estate on foot or by bike with this trail around its surrounding woodland. The circular route leads you through
beautiful woodland, which have something to offer across all seasons, and along historic carriage drives used by the former owners the
Bankes family. There are stunning views of the house and parkland, and wildlife fans will enjoy spotting the resident herd of Red Ruby
Devon cattle or the smaller creatures found in the woodland. Remember to bring your membership card for free entry.

Multi-use trail
The Tramway Trail is a multi-use trail, so please share the paths with other visitors and don't forget to ring your bell when passing on a bike.

Information Total steps: 11

Address: Kingston Lacy car park, Wimborne, BH21 4EA Start point: Kingston Lacy car park, Wimborne, BH21 4EA. Grid ref: ST977014
OS map: Explorer 118 1. From the car park, head into the grounds via the visitor centre and turn right.
Activity: Cycling (Alternatively, call into the visitor reception where the team can direct you to the trail.)
Easy: Smooth gravel tracks. For further details please 2. Keep left, passing through a large white gate. Then take the small black gate to your
see Terrain section. right and head along this path following the green signs.
Dog friendly: Dogs are welcome but must be kept 3. Once you reach a wooden gate on your left, pass through it and continue on this track
under close control at all times, and on leads around with the fence on your right across the field and into the woodland.
grazing animals, farmland, and in the woodland play
area. 4. As you enter the woods, turn right and follow the trail as it winds its way west and
then north through the native deciduous woodland.
Full trail: Miles: 2.9 (km: 4.64)
5. Keep on the path as it passes by the woodland play area and continue towards
Access: Easy
Blandford Lodge by the main road.
Duration: 20 mins - 2 hours
6. Follow the path as it passes Blandford Lodge and bends around to the right onto a
Terrain tarmac road.

7. Cross the entrance drive at the marked crossing point - take care to look for passing
The trail follows a smooth, flat gravel track about 2m traffic. Once across the road, turn left to follow the track along the side of the drive and
(6'6") wide, which is clearly signed. The track is ideal through a black gate on the right into more woodland. Continue through the woodland
for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and and along the boardwalk.
abilities.
8. At the end of the boardwalk, go through the gate and follow the trail in front of you.

9. At the track junction turn right and continue.

10. Turn right at this track junction and follow the tarmac path back up towards Kingston
Lacy house.

11. Once you've passed Kingston Lacy house, walk back to the car park and the end of the
trail. If you're cycling, please dismount and walk once you reach the house, as this area
can get busy with visitors.
End point: Kingston Lacy car park, Wimborne, BH21 4EA. Grid ref: ST977014