Woodland path in the grounds of Chirk Castle, Wrexham

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Forest bathing at Chirk Castle

Parkland and old woods around Chirk Castle, with a veteran sweet chestnut over 500 years old.

Chirk Castle is surrounded by 480 acres of parkland with ancient trees, wildflowers and plenty of birds. The National Trust's woodland walk links two of its woods, Deershed Wood and Pleasure Ground Wood. The tree most people come to see is a veteran sweet chestnut about eight metres round and more than 500 years old, which is a good place to stop and spend some time.

The woodland walk is an easy circuit of about two and a half miles from the castle car park, with views over the parkland, a bird hide on the way and the plinth where a statue of Hercules once stood. Paths are mostly gravel, earth or tarmac, with exposed roots, uneven ground and gentle slopes; the last stretch crosses open fields that may have livestock. Dogs on leads are welcome. For quiet, walk the woods early before the castle and garden fill up.

Practical

Managed by
National Trust
Parking
Car park at the castle
Terrain
Gravel, earth and tarmac paths, some roots and mild slopes; fields at the end
Nearest station
Chirk, about 1.75 miles
Facilities
Toilets, shop, kiosk
Opening and entry
Admission charge for castle and garden (National Trust members free); check opening times
Official page
nationaltrust.org.uk

Last updated 4 November 2026. Paths, parking and access can change, so check before you visit. Spotted something out of date? Please let us know.

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Photos: Alyn Waters Country Park, John S Turner (CC BY-SA 2.0); Erddig, Jeff Buck (CC BY-SA 2.0); Moss Valley Country Park, Peter Aikman (CC BY-SA 2.0).