The Chestnut 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.