Lesnes Abbey Woods — Learn (Yellow) Route

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Lesnes Abbey Woods — Learn (Yellow) Route

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Lesnes Abbey Woods — Learn (Yellow) Route

01:35

5.71km

110m

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: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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884 m

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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1.02 km

Lesnes Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

In April and May, the woods are transformed by a beautiful carpet of native bluebells. If you're a bit earlier in the season, (around March) the wild daffodils at Lesnes are believed to be the largest display in south-east England.

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1.64 km

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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4.73 km

Lesnes Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Monument

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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5.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

2.05 km

836 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.96 km