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Wimpole's Folly – Wimpole Hall and Gardens loop from Arrington

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Wimpole's Folly – Wimpole Hall and Gardens loop from Arrington

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Wimpole's Folly – Wimpole Hall and Gardens loop from Arrington

01:51

7.04km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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3.27 km

The Gloucesters

Forest

4.74 km

Wimpole's Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

Follies were usually built just to show off the landowners wealth and are not ruins at all. This impressive one at Wimpole Hall was erected in the mid 1770s by the 2nd Earl of Hardwicke, Phillip Yorke. The showpiece gothic tower made for an extravagant place to entertain.

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5.08 km

Chinese Bridge, Serpentine Lakes

Highlight • Structure

Between the "Serpentine Lakes" the "Chinese Bridge" connects the areas of the park. The elaborately designed wooden bridge serves not only to cross the connecting arm of the two Serpentine Lakes but also to guide the view to the folly on the next hill.

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5.13 km

Serpentine Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between the upper "Serpentine Lake" and its neighboring lake, the "Chinese Bridge" connects the areas of the park. The gray herons like to perch above the reed belt of the Serpentine Lakes.

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6.14 km

Samson Slaying the Philistine Statue

Highlight • Monument

Back in the fresh air, standing between the precisely trimmed hedges, a larger-than-life sculpture first caught our attention:
With my Jacob, who intends to sacrifice his son, I am just as far off the mark as the “rest of the troops” who talk about Cain, who is currently assassinating his brother. Meanwhile, it turns out that it is Samson who is swinging the club at lofty heights. “The sculpture shows the biblical figure Samson, who, according to a story in the book of Judges [...] killed 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.”
(de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_erschläge_einen_Philistine)
“A man sees red!” in an antique version.

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6.40 km

Wimpole Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

The grounds of the Wimpole Estate are open to the public. Although you have to pay to visit the house, hiking around the woodland and parkland is free. There is even a farm, Wimpole Holme Farm, which is sure to delight any young walkers. There is a cafe and toilets on site. For more information see the website nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate

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6.44 km

Food truck at Wimpole Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

6.46 km

Wimpole Hall Stable Block

Highlight • Historical Site

A grade II listed building, the Stable Block at Wimpole is a historic gem, showcasing exquisite Georgian architecture. Nestled within the Wimpole Estate, it stands as a testament to the estate's rich history and agricultural heritage. Today, the Stable Block is home to the gift shop at Wimpole, where you can pick up a souvenir from Wimpole.

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6.98 km

Wimpole Estate

Highlight • Settlement

National trust member goes free

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7.04 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

1.85 km

1.10 km

103 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

1.61 km

1.28 km

417 m

322 m

247 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 June

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Wimpole's Folly – Wimpole Hall and Gardens loop from Arrington

Wimpole's Folly

Chinese Bridge, Serpentine Lakes

Serpentine Lake

Samson Slaying the Philistine Statue

Wimpole Hall and Gardens

Food truck at Wimpole Hall

Wimpole Hall Stable Block

Wimpole Estate

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