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Westonbirt walk, Wiltshire
Westonbirt · Photo: Rebecca A Wills

Set just over the border in Gloucestershire, these walks explore the world-famous Westonbirt Arboretum.

With highlights including the Skywalk and the Gruffalo Trail, along with peaceful woodland paths through Silk Wood and the Old Arboretum, these walks offer a beautiful mix of family-friendly adventure and spectacular tree-lined scenery throughout the year.

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Walk information

Westonbirt Walk 1

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This walk is just over the border into Gloucestershire, but it is a truly wonderful walk to do all year around, especially in the Autumn when the tree colours are breathtaking.

This shorter route is better for the little ones, and it enjoys both the skywalk and the Gruffalo trail that are highlights of the Arboretum.

Please note: there is a charge to enter the Arboretum. (Search 'Westonbirt Arboretum' to find out more.)

Westonbirt Walk 1 Ratings and reviews 1 review

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Lovely walk, There signs everywhere saying to keep dogs on lead but again a lot of dogs off lead and not under control, not fun with a reactive dog.

Walk information

Westonbirt Walk 2

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a longer alternative route around the wonderful Westonbirt Arboretum.

This longer route still enjoys the skywalk and Gruffalo trail, but it also extends the walk deeper into the Silk Wood and the Old Arboretum.

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Wiltshire Walks App

Follow the Westonbirt walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Wiltshire Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 300 Wiltshire walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for Westonbirt Walk 1, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Wiltshire