Hughenden Park
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- Location:
- High Wycombe
- Postcode:
- HP13 5HE
- Parking:
There is a large National Trust pay and display car park at Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire. Parking is free for National Trust members. The car park provides direct access to the Manor, gardens, visitor facilities (cafe, shop, toilets), and the start of the estate walks. It can get very busy, especially at weekends, during school holidays, and when special events are being held at this popular Buckinghamshire attraction. Overflow parking may be available at peak times.
- Distance:
- 2.80 miles
- Time:
- 1.20 hours
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Terrain:
The terrain in Hughenden Park and Manor estate, Buckinghamshire, is varied and often hilly. Paths within the formal gardens and some main parkland routes are generally well-surfaced (gravel or compacted earth) and accessible for many. Woodland and wider estate paths can be earth, very uneven, muddy after rain, and involve significant steep ascents and descents, particularly in the Chilterns beech woods. Sturdy footwear with good grip is essential for exploring the full estate. This Buckinghamshire walk has challenging sections.
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Upgrade to PLUSExplore Hughenden Park and Manor in Buckinghamshire, the historic former home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, now a fascinating National Trust property set within extensive parkland and beautiful Chilterns woodland. This walk allows you to discover the varied landscapes of the Hughenden estate, from formal gardens and pleasure grounds to rolling parkland and ancient beech woods, all offering a sense of history and tranquility. Hughenden Manor itself (entry usually requires NT admission) provides a glimpse into Disraeli's life and times, including his secret wartime map-making operations. This Buckinghamshire estate is a premier visitor attraction.
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An excellent network of well-maintained paths and waymarked trails winds its way through Hughenden Park and the wider estate. You can explore the formal Victorian gardens, wander through the extensive parkland (often with views of the Manor), discover ancient woodlands like German Forest and Hanging Wood (spectacular with bluebells in spring), and enjoy panoramic vistas across the Hughenden Valley and surrounding Buckinghamshire countryside. The estate offers varied walking for all abilities, from gentle strolls to more energetic hikes up into the Chilterns hills.
- Discover Hughenden Park and Manor in Buckinghamshire, a major National Trust property with strong historical connections to Benjamin Disraeli.
- Walk through historic parkland, ancient beech woodlands, and explore beautiful formal and informal gardens.
- Enjoy stunning views across the Hughenden Valley and the Chiltern Hills AONB.
- Explore a Buckinghamshire estate rich in history, nature, and with varied waymarked walking trails.
Walks within the Hughenden estate can range from 1-2 mile accessible loops through the gardens (if an NT visitor) and immediate parkland, to longer 4-6 mile waymarked estate walks taking in more of the woodland and wider Buckinghamshire countryside views. This Buckinghamshire property offers a full day of discovery.
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