The woodlands cover 110 hectares across Duke’s Wood, Canal and Lakeside, Heather Hill and Thorn Hill. Each of these areas is distinctive and linked via a network of footpaths. If you’re visiting from outside the area, we’re close to Aldershot train station, have several car parking areas, and are easily accessible from across the Home Counties
Wellesley Woodlands Map © Wellesley Woodlands

Wellesley Woodlands

Wellesley Woodlands offers 110 hectares of interlinked woodlands across Duke's Wood, Canal and Lakeside, Heather Hill and Thorn Hill. Each of these areas is distinctive and linked via a network of footpaths.

Dukes Wood © Wellesley Woodlands

Duke's Wood

Trails have been created that wind through the woodlands, past retained military features such as the Wellington statue and firing range walls. To the north of Duke’s Wood, the Basingstoke Canal provides walkable links to Lake and Canal Side and further reaches of Wellesley Woodlands.

Lake and Canalside © Wellesley Woodlands

Lake and Canal Side

Wellesley Willow Trail runs through Lake and Canal Side, and in the future will connect all four sections of Wellesley Woodlands. To the east is the 1.1km circular Sycamore Trail through wooded areas around the large freshwater lakes at Chalk Farm, an ideal spot to stop and enjoy a picnic.

Thorn Hill © Wellesley Woodlands

Heather Hill and Thorn Hill

Heather Hill and Thorn Hill are two of the smaller areas that make up Wellesley Woodlands, and although separated at the moment they will become linked up with walking routes.  There’s plenty to enjoy though so be sure not to pass them by.

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