
Westonbirt Arboretum’s Silk Wood
Westonbirt with Lasborough, Gloucestershire
- 1hr 40m / 3.8km
- 58
Discover Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s ancient woodland – how it’s managed, its threats, and its restoration.
Discover the best walks and beauty of the natural and heritage locations in the west of England across Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Westonbirt with Lasborough, Gloucestershire
Discover Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s ancient woodland – how it’s managed, its threats, and its restoration.

Painswick, Gloucestershire
A tour through the Bridgerton-esque gardens. Pretty, dog-friendly and family friendly too. We loved our visit! Bring a picnic if you like.

Stanley Pontlarge, Gloucs
Climb 100m from the hamlet to get gorgeous views across the edge of the Cotswolds. Enjoy the sheep, woodland and steam trains as you go.

Avebury, Wiltshire
Discover Neolithic history through an ancient tomb, a prehistoric mound, standing stones and the world’s largest stone circle.

Hawkesbury CP, South Gloucestershire
A gorgeous forest-bathing stroll through Lower Woods. It’s a brilliant example of ancient woodland in South Gloucestershire. Enjoy!

Cranham, Gloucestershire
A stroll through Cranham, Gloucestershire. Great views, woods and streams to follow...

Bibury, Gloucestershire
Wander among the honey coloured Costwold stone buildings, whilst being surrounded by wildlife, water & willows.

Walton Cardiff, Gloucestershire
A walk around Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Alton Priors, Wiltshire
Hike along Wiltshire’s highest peaks for epic views across Salisbury Plain and to the Avebury landscape. A dreamy walk.

Ozleworth, Gloucestershire
A day out at National Trust’s Newark House, in Gloucestershire. National Trust members go free, dogs on leads, loos, food & more. Lovely!

Crickley Hill, Gloucestershire
Walking mindfully in nature for better clarity, health and connection

Westwood, Wiltshire
A fab family walk that starts at the aqueduct, heads along the towpath and back along the opposite side of the canal. Short steep sections.

Sudeley CP, Gloucestershire
A lovely few hours in the castle grounds. You can do parts of it step-free but the gravel paths aren’t good for wheels.

Bibury, Gloucestershire
A quick look around Bibury, Gloucestershire - the place 19th century artist William Morris called the “most beautiful village in England”

Westbury, Wiltshire
Magnificent views across Wiltshire and to Somerset as you stroll along the ridge to the White Horse.

Winterbourne
Walk part of the Frome Valley Way, fields and views

Hawkesbury Upton
A beautiful walk around Hawkesbury. Two big hills. Can split walk into two 3 mile walks.

Freshford
Canal, river, meadows and beautiful villages, plenty of refreshment stops and historic buildings

Corsley, Wiltshire
Incredible views across Wiltshire and Somerset from the top of this local landmark.

Winterbourne
A walk around Winterbourne. Coalpit Heath, Mayshill and Frampton Cotterell. Muddy when wet

Tewkesbury (Lower Lode)
A circuit from Tewkesbury to Deerhurst in search of an Angel

Sodbury CP, South Gloucestershire
A leisurely walk around Ridge Wood followed by a stroll alongside the River Frome. Bring a picnic, great for dogs & kids.

Leighterton
A stroll through Leighterton

Frampton Cotterell
Fields, woods and Riverside walk to Iron Acton and back

Sodbury CP, South Gloucestershire
A nature walk around Ridge Wood nature reserve in Chipping Sodbury in South Gloucestershire. Great for kids!

Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire
A wildlife wander through the Three Brooks Nature Reserve.

Old Sodbury
Amazing views & an Iron Age Fort. Pub at the end of the walk!

Holt, Wiltshire
A stroll around the ancient manor and the countryside to the north of Holt