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Great walks around belton country park

Steep grass/gravel/concrete drift. Joins up with Frinkley Lane which is also recommended as a good gravel track.

Mix of gravel and grass. Route passes by bullrush filled waterways, under a railway bridge with scenic farm landscapes.

NT doesn't encourage cycling in the wider estate, but it's straightforward to cycle through in either direction from the main entrance along the newly resurfaced mile long South Drive and through the (time controlled) pedestrian gate onto Belton Lane. Recently they've been giving out coffee vouchers to people arriving on foot or by cycle at the entrance booths near the car park. They're trying to encourage low carbon visitors.

Popular National Trust property. If you are lucky you may see a cricket match being played in front of the house during the summer. Standard over priced and busy cafe.

This was impassable due to river currents and depth. May be suitable in Summer, but in January 2023, it was not. At least 1m deep and very fast flowing.

This wood was identified as ‘Old Wood’ on estate maps dating back to 1690 - so it must pre-date that by some way! The wood is home to Belton’s wild fallow deer that can often be seen here. Once you reach the other side of the wood, you’ll come to the fence line that marks the edge of the golf course.

Belton House, completed in 1688 is surrounded by formal gardens and a series of avenues leading to follies within a wooded park. It is a National Trust property, so free for members to visit. Cafe facilities and so much to see and do.