The Chestnut Trail

Walking the trail

The Chestnut Trail is a circular 1 mile surfaced track with gentle gradients and resting points. The route is waymarked and named after the types of trees planted here.

Sweet chestnut facts

  • sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) trees broaden with age and can grow up to 40 metres.
  • these trees begin to bear fruit around 25 years old.
  • the flowers from sweet chestnuts are an important source of nectar and pollen for bees and insects.

Find out more on our tree species - sweet chestnut page.

Trail information

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Is this trail for you?
The trail is a surfaced path with gentle gradients and resting points.
Trail Length
1.5 km (1 mile) Walking time approximately 25 minutes.
Accessibility
The route has a boardwalk section over wetter areas of the wood to help make the trail usable all year round. It is a suitable trail for buggies and mobility vehicles.