Russborough House & Park
Russborough Lake Walk
Starting at the Main Entrance on the South Front of the House you will explore Russborough and its stories on a 2 kilometer walk that takes in a number of original eighteenth built features as as well gardens and wildlife.
The trail to the south of the house begins on the path to the side of the Eastern obelisks. It is a gentle walk of just over two kilometres in a U shape to the front of the house. While occasionally uneven or muddy underfoot it is suitable for most levels of walker. The surface is a mixture of gravel and grass, in drier weather it is navigable with pushchairs. There is a gentle incline as you return towards the house.
This trail leads walkers to the Walled Garden, following its walls to Lady’s Island and on towards the ornamental lakes. The best views of the house are to be glimpsed through the ancient oak and beech trees, many of which pre-date the house - planted by Joseph Leeson in anticipation of the construction of Richard Castle’s architectural masterpiece.
1h
South Front
Front of the house.
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2:24
The Avenue
Stop on the main avenue opposite the obelisk gate.
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1:32
The Ha-Ha
Next to the obelisk gate, stretching across the lawn.
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1:13
Walled Garden
On your left as you follow the path.
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2:38
Lady's Island
On your left as you follow the path.
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1:44
Old Post Office
On your left as you follow the path.
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1:25
Lake Views
On your left as you follow the path.
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1:51
Upper Lake
On your left as you follow the path
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0:57
Small Pond
On your left as you follow the path.
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0:56
Ice House & Lime Kiln
On your left as you follow the path.
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1:35
West Wing Courtyards
On your left as you follow the path.
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1:22
Wellingtonia Tree
On your left as you follow the path.
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1:38
Milltown Tomb
Through the courtyard next to the Wellingtonia tree.
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2:28
The Maze
Follow the path from the tomb around the north lawn.
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1:01
The Hippodrome
Follow the path alongside the maze.
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1:21
Credits
Presented by Joan Griffith, Russborough Tour Guide.
