A46 Lay-by – West Littleton – Dyrham – Cotswold Way - A46 Lay-by
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A gentle route of lanes, bridleways and field-paths is enlivened by a visit to a magnificent National Trust property.
The walk starts at a lay-by off the A46 trunk road, 0.2 miles south of the M4 Junction 18, just before the A46(T) filters to a single lane. The route follows a green lane and a bridleway to reach the tiny village of West Littleton, boasting a 13th Century bellcote. Striking due west across fields leads to Dyrham Park, a baroque pile built for William IV's Secretary of State William Blathwayt, who also laid out the parkland which is nowadays a deer-park.
Information for Dog Owners: there are liable to be sheep and cattle on the route, therefore dogs should be on a leash.
England - South West England - Gloucestershire - Countryside
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Ancient Monument, Birds, Butterflies, Cafe, Church, Flowers, Good for Kids, Mostly Flat, National Trust, Play Area, Toilets, Wildlife, Woodland
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