Upton Country Park

Updated: June 8, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Poole
Postcode:
BH16 5LW
Parking:

There is a large dedicated pay and display car park at Upton Country Park in Poole, Dorset, located near the main entrance off Poole Road. Parking charges apply (check BCP Council or Upton Country Park's own website for current rates and opening times). The car park provides direct access to Upton House, the gardens, visitor facilities, tea rooms, and the start of the main paths and trails. It can get very busy, especially at weekends and during holidays, for this popular Dorset attraction.

Distance:
1.90 miles
Time:
1.00 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

The terrain in Upton Country Park, Dorset, is varied. Paths through the formal gardens and around the main house are generally well-surfaced (tarmac, gravel) and accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Parkland and woodland paths are a mix of gravel, earth, and grass, which can be muddy and uneven after rain. There are some gentle to moderate slopes, particularly leading down to the shoreline. This Dorset park offers a good mix of path types.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe

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