Pine Pond – Lesnes Abbey Ruins loop from Abbey Wood

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Pine Pond – Lesnes Abbey Ruins loop from Abbey Wood

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Pine Pond – Lesnes Abbey Ruins loop from Abbey Wood

01:12

4.30km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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175 m

Pine Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lesnes Abbey Woods are noted for fine displays of daffodils and bluebells in season. The woods also have a number of ponds, of which Pine Pond is the largest.

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716 m

Data Tree — Lesnes Abbey Woods

Highlight • Monument

One of the interesting features that crop up as you cycle around the woods; this informational tree sculpture is near ‘The Clearing’ at a crossroads of trails and hills. The …

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826 m

Lady of the Woods Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Another Carver Harvey masterpiece

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878 m

Green Chain Walk Signpost at Lesnes Abbey

Highlight • Rest Area

1.35 km

Monks' Garden at Lesnes Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Restoration of the area around the abbey and woods includes a new visitor centre and cafe, alongside the re-creation of the Monk's Garden. Originally this was one of the area's …

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1.51 km

Lesnes Abbey offers the visitor beautiful abbey ruins, woodland and heathland (particularly noted for the bluebell and daffodil displays in season), an arboretum and more. There are 3 main trails around the grounds.

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1.95 km

The Green Man Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

There are six stunning wood sculptures by Tom Harvey (better known as Carver Harvey) which are situated throughout the woods and park. Harvey uses a mixture of chainsaws and chisels …

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3.45 km