Route: Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Area: North Yorkshire
Date of walk: 1st November 2017
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 3.0 miles
Weather: Cloudy
Thorp Perrow Arboretum boasts one of the largest collections of shrubs and trees in the North of England, including 5 National Collections. The garden is laid out in sections, each of which connects with its neighbour via paths, grass walks, glades, bays, or avenues. There are trees from all over the world, including 51 Champion Trees which are recorded and designated by the Tree Register of the British Isles
On arrival I was given a map of the gardens, but as on my previous visits to this place I decided to wander around rather than follow a route. There are numerous tempting paths, and it’s best to go where your fancy takes you. The map is useful though, as it’s easy to lose your bearings
At this time of year the great glory of the gardens is the stunning autumn foliage which today gave a wonderful display, despite the fact that the weather was rather overcast
I spent a couple of hours walking around the 100 acres of grounds and every step was a delight
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A brief history of the garden carved on a bench by the entrance
Avenue of acers...
Looking towards the house
Some photos of my meanderings....
Along the Water Steps Path...
Avenue of trees
The Jubilee Oak
Acers
Kate's Island
View of the house
The stars of the show - the acers...
Red squirrel sculpture, and the end of another wonderful visit to this place
Later that day, a red squirrel in the garden...
...and even later, a hedgehog
