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Walks Around The Estate
Red SquirrelWe have laid out some stunning walks around the estate all starting and finishing at the cottages. These walks are clearly marked with coloured way marker discs and we have information sheets to accompany each walk, helping you get the most out of the countryside and its flora and fauna. The joy of having 2500 acres of private grounds can be fully realised whilst enjoying these walks.

Badgers Beat - 1 hour- 2 miles
A circular walk across the fields, passing through Badger territory.
An easy walk for all the family, with the opportunity to see a badgers' sett, roe deer and red squirrels.

Roam and Relax! - 30 mins each way (2 mile round trip)
A very easy cross-country walk to the Doxford Country Store (coffee shop and gifts), where you can then have a relaxing cup of coffee before returning the same way.

A Country Ramble - 2 1/2hours - 5 miles
For those wanting a bit more exercise, this circular walk covers all types of terrain, taking you along quiet country lanes, across fields and through woodland with lovely views to the coast.

The Tower Trail - 45mins each way (3 mile round trip)
(entrance fee to the tower)
A lovely family walk through field and woodland to an ancient pele tower. A must for all history lovers.
Stunning panoramic views from the top. Return the same way.

The Hangar Loop- 30 mins- 1 mile
A short circular walk from the cottages, past the old, ruined aircraft hangar. With lovely views across the fields and the front elevation of Doxford Hall.

Red squirrel photograph © Lachlan Fraser, 2010.

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