Ilmington and Hidcote Walk
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The Ilmington and Hidcote Walk is a beautifully scenic adventure that will take you on a countryside loop to visit the historic Hidcote Manor House and Gardens. While out on the trail, you will traverse open stretches of farmland terrain and walk along quiet country roads to visit the beautifully manicured Hidcote Manor Gardens that offer a fun afternoon of exploration. While the gardens and most of the trail are suitable for children, there are some portions of the walk along roads, so you will need to exercise caution.
Route Description for Ilmington and Hidcote Walk
The Ilmington and Hidcote walk makes for a great day of exploring the natural and man made beauty that can be found within The Cotswolds AONB, as you will explore the picturesque countryside and well-manicured gardens at Hidcote Manor. Setting out from the village of Ilmington, you will make your way to the northwest across the open farmland to meet up with a country road, following it for a short distance before branching off to the southwest. Here, you will climb gently uphill to pass by the Hidcote Manor Gardens, a lovely and extravagant garden that is a real pleasure to explore and is sure to be a hiut with kids and adults alike. Continue around the loop as it turns to the east, crossing another stretch of open terrain and descending the hillside on the return to Ilmington.
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Getting to the Ilmington and Hidcote Walk Trailhead
To reach the trailhead for the Ilmington and Hidcote Walk from Shipston-on-Stour, head north on Darlingscote Road for 5.0 km and turn left to continue on for another 0.6 km. Continue straight onto Washbrook Place for 0.2 km and make a left on Front Street, where you will find the trailhead on the right in 0.3 km.
Route Information
When to do:
March-October
Backcountry Campsites:
No
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Circuit
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