Please note this map is intended as a guide only and is not drawn to scale

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Gothic Temple

Palladian Bridge

Bell Gate

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Pegg ’s Terrace

Temple of Friendship

Chinese House

Bell Gate

Lamport Garden

New Inn

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1. As you walk down Bell Gate Drive listen to the breezeblowing through the trees and see if you can collectany fallen conkers – how do they feel to touch?

2. Look out for the fl uff y seed heads of London Planetrees that hang like soft little lanterns along the pathof Pegg ’s Terrace

3. Pause for a moment and take a seat at the Temple ofFriendship to quietly absorb the world around you.Admire the vivid autumn colours as you look out atthe view across the lake and up to the Gothic Temple.

4. As you walk towards the gate for Lamport Garden stopto touch the prickly monkey puzzle trees.

5. Listen to the water as it trickles over Brown’s Cascade.

6. Look up to see the weeping beech tree’s vines pourout above you. Can you see the leaves changing totheir autumn colour? Have they begun to fall?

7. Close your eyes and touch the milestone, tracingthe engraved distances to places nearby. From hereyou look out over the parkland, the fi eld you can seewas once the site of the village of Lamport whichwas demolished in the 1840s as the Temple familyexpanded their deer park. Only the ridge and furrowlines are left visible today. Think about who lived herebefore and how they would have felt having to leavetheir homes. Nearby you can see the leftover bricksfrom the Lamport Manor stables.

8. Take a seat on the fallen tree and take in theenvironment around you. What sounds, sights andsmells do you notice? How many diff erent colours canyou see in the trees? Watch the water in the pond andsee if you can spot any creatures.

Remember to wash your hands after exploring oursensory trail and touching all the diff erent textures.

Distance: 1.5km

Life in today’s world can be hectic, stressful and technology -heavy. Take the chance to snatch a peaceful moment, reconnect with nature and feel the crunch of leaves under your feet as you enjoy this autumn walk. It can get muddy along this route so make sure you have walking boots or wellies on for this one!

Sensory trail

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Photography © National Trust Images / John Millar, Arnhel de Serra, Rupert Truman

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