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View of the Bridge and Palace – Woodland Path in Blenheim Park loop from Combe

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View of the Bridge and Palace – Woodland Path in Blenheim Park loop from Combe

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View of the Bridge and Palace – Woodland Path in Blenheim Park loop from Combe

03:14

12.2km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Blenheim Palace WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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628 m

Wedgehook Wood

Forest

1.40 km

High Park entrance — Blenheim Palace (World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Rest Area

Free access to the park is available via Park Rd (51.8401582,-1.384567). Free parking is also available near this entrance.

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3.91 km

Blenheim Palace: Lake and Grand Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Winston Churchill's father called the view of Blenheim Palace, its lake and the Grand Bridge the finest in England. It certainly all looks grand from the edge of this beautiful, man-made lake.

When Blenheim Palace was first built, the lake was not much more than a marshy stream. It was 'Capability' Brown who imagined a grand lake as part of his great vision for Blenheim Park. In 1764, he dammed the River Glyme, creating the lake and its series of beautiful cascades.

Today, Blenheim Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due, in part, to the lake's importance for breeding and wintering birds.

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4.19 km

View of the Bridge and Palace

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.19 km

Harry Potter Tree at Blenheim Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

The tree is featured in the order of the Phoenix where Harries father bullies Snape.

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4.66 km

Beautiful Trees in the Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.85 km

Blenheim Park Lake and The Pump House Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

554 acres (224 ha) of glorious parkland await at Blenheim Park, which occupies most of Blenheim Palaces' grounds. The park is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the habitats it supports.

Whilst you have to pay to enter the palace and formal gardens, the park's many footpaths are free to enter. You can take a stroll by the lake, explore the woodland areas, or find a tranquil spot for a picnic.

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9.17 km

Woodland Path in Blenheim Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Walking path through the woods of Blenheim Park.

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10.9 km

Combe Village Highlights

Highlight • Trail

The Oxfordshire village of Combe is wonderfully located for some fantastic walks. Nestled in the Evenlode Valley, there are tranquil riverside and woodland trails to the south and west of the village. To the east are the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Park, with its large lakes and superb oak woodland.

In the village, the Cock Inn serves good pub grub at reasonable prices and there are a few guesthouses to choose from. St Laurence Church is a Grade II-listed building and dates from the 12th century.

Tip by

11.6 km

Peagle Wood

Forest

12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.04 km

3.04 km

2.63 km

1.49 km

997 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

3.36 km

2.56 km

1.49 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of the Bridge and Palace – Woodland Path in Blenheim Park loop from Combe

High Park entrance — Blenheim Palace (World Heritage Site)

Blenheim Palace: Lake and Grand Bridge

View of the Bridge and Palace

Harry Potter Tree at Blenheim Palace

Beautiful Trees in the Park

Blenheim Park Lake and The Pump House Waterfall

Woodland Path in Blenheim Park

Combe Village Highlights

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