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Old Lake Bird Hide – Church of St James loop from Arlington

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Old Lake Bird Hide – Church of St James loop from Arlington

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Old Lake Bird Hide – Church of St James loop from Arlington

00:57

3.25km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parking

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1.20 km

Old Lake Bird Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a short detour from the Arlington Estate's popular Old Lake Walk is this bird hide. The hide is situated near the Old Lake, the former basin of which is being restored back to a more natural river landscape, thus aiding the local wildlife. The estate is renowned for its barn owls, though you're much more likely to see the likes of mallards and moor hens from this vantage.

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1.28 km

Memorial Urn

Highlight • Monument

The ornate Memorial Urn marks one of Miss Rosalie Chichester's favourite spots on the Arlington Estate. The estate was the home of the Chichester family from the 1820s until 1949, when it was donated to the National Trust by Miss Rosalie. Today, there's an impressive 2,600 acres of woodland, parkland and pretty valleys to explore.

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1.75 km

Smallacombe Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Smallacombe Bridge is a prominent crossing of the River Yeo, used by many of Arlington Court's walking routes. It connects Woolley with the trail through the delightful Wilderness, which takes you back to the heart of the estate.

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2.38 km

The Wilderness

Highlight • Forest

The Wilderness is a lovely wooded stream valley near the heart of the Arlington Estate. The trail through here connects Arlington Court, its gardens and museum to Smallacombe Bridge on the River Yeo and the delightful Old Lake, where a natural restoration project is underway.

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2.52 km

Wilderness Pond

Highlight • Lake

The sight of the Church of St James reflected in the still waters of Wilderness Pond is one of the finest on the Arlington Estate. This lovely ornamental pond is just a short walk from the main house and a nice spot to pause in quiet contemplation.

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2.68 km

Church of St James

Highlight • Religious Site

This Grade 2-listed building is the parish church of Arlington and is situated next to the impressive Arlington Court. While there are some 14th-century features, much of the building owes itself to a 19th century restoration by architect RD Gould. It's a lovely sight on the estate, especially when reflected in the waters of the nearby Wilderness Pond.

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2.92 km

Arlington Court

Highlight • Monument

Arlington Court is a beautiful country house built in the early 1820s. It features lovely formal gardens and wider grounds that are a delight to explore on foot or by bike. There are over 25 miles (40 km) of trails through woodland, parkland and serene valleys to explore.

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3.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

324 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

315 m

222 m

191 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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Old Lake Bird Hide – Church of St James loop from Arlington

Old Lake Bird Hide

Memorial Urn

Smallacombe Bridge

The Wilderness

Wilderness Pond

Church of St James

Arlington Court

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