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. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.74 km for 295 m

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Waypoints

Start point

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 …

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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, …

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1.75 km

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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3.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

326 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km