Level: Moderate
Walk C includes the Maze, poitou group, bad breathers group and donkeys with foot problems.
Level grassed ground but could be wet/muddy underfoot.
Swing gates and styles.
Many rest benches along the way.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Walks around the Sanctuary
A guide containing all the walks around the Sanctuary is available from our Visitors' Centre located in the Main Yard.
Take in the maze
A stroll to the beach
Level: Only for the very fit
Walk D is a stroll down to the sea (Weston Beach is a naturist beach).
No donkeys on this walk.
Can be extremely muddy especially during the winter months.
Not suitable for buggies and wheelchairs due to gates and styles.
Estimated time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
For the more energetic
Level: For the more energetic
Walk B includes The Russell Garden, Oakley Barn, Oakdown Field, Isolation Areas and the Maze.
There are rest benches on level grassed ground along the walk.
Could be wet/muddy underfoot.
There are no donkeys out in the fields in the winter months - on wet days even in the summer only a few donkeys might be seen as most dive for cover and remain in
their shelters!
Estimated time: 45-55 minutes
Central walk
Level: Moderate
Walk A is a stroll around the central part of the Sanctuary
Estimated time: 45 minutes
A bit of heritage
Level: Moderate-Difficult
Walk E includes the Nature Centre, the Hermitage and Quarry.
(Nature Centre is only open during the summer months).
No donkeys on this walk.
Steep climb up steps, stiles and slopes.
Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Estimated time: 30-45 minutes
A bit of heritage
Level: Moderate-Difficult
Walk E includes the Nature Centre, the Hermitage and Quarry.
(Nature Centre is only open during the summer months).
No donkeys on this walk.
Steep climb up steps, stiles and slopes.
Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Estimated time: 30-45 minutes

