Arlington Woods are surrounding the Arlington Court estate – which has over 2,700 acres to explore. The area is part of an ancient woodland, with veteran trees at the Estate too – within a designated wildlife reserve.
There are many different walks to go on here, with over 20 miles of footpaths, ranging from easy strolls to more demanding stomps. Or, you can visit the Estate house and picturesque gardens, which are part of the National Trust, and require tickets and payment.
By car. By bus from Barnstaple, but they are quite infrequent.
The garden at Arlington Court is a formal Victorian garden with herbaceous borders, a fountain, walled kitchen garden and conservatory growing exotic plants from around the world. The house at Arlington Court is the work of generations of the Chichester family, each making their own mark over a span of 150 years.
