Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Walk Highlights

Location:

Tetbury

Postcode:

GL8 8QS

Parking:

There is a large dedicated car park at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, located near the main welcome building. An admission fee to the Arboretum is usually required, which may or may not include parking (check their website for current pricing structure – often parking is included with admission or free for Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum). The car park provides direct access to all facilities and the start of the trails. It can get very busy, especially during peak autumn colour season and school holidays; pre-booking your visit to this Gloucestershire arboretum is often essential at these times.

Distance:

5.80 miles

Time:

2.50 hours

Difficulty:

Moderate

Terrain:

The terrain at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire is varied. Main paths in the Old Arboretum and around the visitor centre are generally well-surfaced (tarmac, compacted gravel) and accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Paths in Silk Wood and more remote areas can be earth, grassy, uneven, and muddy after rain, with some gentle to moderate slopes. The Treetop Walkway is fully accessible. This Gloucestershire arboretum offers diverse walking conditions.

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