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Green-winged orchid meadow walk

A lovely walk through the wild flower meadows of Stonebarrow on the Golden Cap Estate. Meet our ecology experts to find out about the rare Green-winged orchids.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join the National Trust Ecology volunteers on a walk though the spectacular wild flower meadows, where we will introduce you to the very special Green-winged orchids which thrive on the Golden Cap Estate.

The walk will be self led (please park at the first car park on Stonebarrow) where you will follow signs down to the meadow where our ecology volunteers will be waiting to meet you.

The walk will be signposted and staff and volunteers will be present to help you.

This is an informal 'drop in'. Please arrive any time from 10.30am but no later than 1pm.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

This event is suitable for children and families.

Meeting point

Please park in the first car park section at Stonebarrow car park.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event so please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. If it has been wet please ensure footwear is waterproof with good soles as the fields will get slippy and muddy.

Accessibility

We walk around 15 minutes to reach the orchid fields at Stonebarrow. The track to this area is uneven and the walk back is uphill.

Contact info

West Dorset Office

Upcoming events

Event

Trust10 2025 

Join us for the Trust10 around the Golden Cap Estate and challenge yourself on this 10km run with breathtaking views.

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on
27 Apr to 26 Oct 2025
at
08:50 to 12:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Bus it Back - Lyme Regis to Charmouth 

Meet our National Trust Walk Leader outside the National Trust, Lyme Regis shop and walk to Charmouth, before getting the bus back. Buses run regularly allowing you time to enjoy Charmouth or have a well earned refreshment in one of the cafes.

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on
7 May to 3 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

The Lyme Regis Circular Loops 

Meet our National Trust Walk Leader outside the Lyme Regis shop on the 2nd Thursday in the month for a free guided walk around Lyme Regis. We will alternate between a short walk one month (1 hour) and a longer walk (2.5 hours) the next month.

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on
8 May to 11 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

Dawn Chorus Walk - Free 

A unique opportunity to join our National Trust ranger for a Dawn Chorus walk on the Golden Cap Estate.

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on
10 May 2025
at
05:45 to 07:30