Front view of Windsor Farm Shop.

Severe weather closures

With a yellow weather warning now issued by the Met Office, and following our severe weather plan, we have taken the decision to close all access to Windsor Great Park on Saturday 7 December.

This decision includes the closure of all car parks, visitor centres, attractions and the Christmas Tree Shop.

For a full list of closures see our visitor updates.

Three people walking up towards the Copper Horse on the Long Walk.

Walking in
Windsor Great Park

Explore the wonders of Windsor Great Park on foot and lose yourself in the magic of its gardens, lakes and ancient woodland. Regular visitors will have their favourite routes, but here are three of ours, each starting from The Savill Garden.

Visitor updates

It is sometimes necessary to close areas of Windsor Great Park for operational reasons. Please check visitor updates before you travel.

Sharing the space together

We want everyone who visits Windsor Great Park to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

To help achieve this, we ask you to follow a few simple rules designed to protect you, other visitors, and the unique habitats of this historic Estate.

Public access to Windsor Great Park and Forest is governed by bylaws which can be viewed here.

Before you visit, please watch the short video and familiarise yourself with the rules below.

Stay safe

Respect other Park users

Protect this unique and ancient environment

The Savill Garden to
the Long Walk

Loop distance:
3.8 miles (6 km)

Accessible route distance:
4.2 miles (6.8 km)

Surface:
Mostly tarmac or smooth, compacted stone.
Rough and loose stone in places.

About the walk

From The Savill Garden (TW20 0UJ) enjoy a 3.8 miles (6km) journey to the top of the Long Walk and back. 

As you reach the Copper Horse statue, you will be greeted with wonderful views across the tree canopies and Windsor rooftops – with Eton College, Windsor Castle and the arch at Wembley stadium all visible. You can then return immediately, detour down the Long Walk or explore the ancient hills and forest areas of the Deer Park.

Download The Savill Garden to Long Walk route map for detailed information.

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Map of the walking route from The Savill Garden to the Long Walk.
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Walking map to show the route from The Savill Garden to Virginia Water.
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The Savill Garden to
Virginia Water

Loop distance:
5.7 miles (9.2 km)

Surface:
Tarmac or smooth, compacted stone.

About the walk

Looking for a longer walk? Start at The Savill Garden (TW20 0UJ) and head towards Virginia Water. The complete circuit of the lake includes the Cascade, the Leptis Magna ruins and the Virginia Water Pavilion (if you fancy a break and a snack).

Download The Savill Garden to Virginia Water route map for detailed information.

The Savill Garden to The Valley Gardens

Loop distance:
1.9 miles (3.1 km)

Surface:
Mostly tarmac or smooth, compacted stone.
Rough and loose stone in places.

About the walk

From The Savill Garden (TW20 0UJ) take a short walk to the northern shores of Virginia Water and the picturesque Valley Gardens. The gardens feature 250 acres of landscaped blooms, twisting woodland trails and unique views of the great lake. Explore the rising roots of the beech trees or wander through the flowering forest, wild grass meadows and exotic shrubs. In early summer, the Azalea Walk is filled with varieties of coloured azaleas.

During autumn, the rust-coloured canopies are enriched with intense reds – as oaks, sweet chestnuts and maples display their autumn hues, and crisp leaves crackle underfoot.

Download The Savill Garden to Valley Gardens route map for detailed information.

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A walking route map from The Savill Garden to The Valley Gardens.
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Please be courteous to our people

Our team manage Windsor Great Park and safeguard the public. Please co-operate with them fully.

The Crown Estate will not tolerate any form of abuse towards our people whilst they are engaged in their duties and will take action with visitors who do not respect their reasonable requests.

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These useful links will help you make the most of your visit to Windsor Great Park.

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