Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre

Not what it once was

It did not start well. A big sign said don't walk on the road or verge, use the walkway, but said walkway was a quagmire and badly in need of maintenance. Even with the rain we've been having, it is n...

Lots to see

We were actually looking for the garden centre when we came across this visitor centre but unfortunately alot of it was closed on the Thursday we visited. There seemed like loads to do here, from wood...

Harestanes walks, crafts and café.

A great place to start from for walks, both around the estate and further afield. Walks of differing length and difficulty available. Mostly good paths. View from the Waterloo monument is spectacular....

No disabled access

Entrance next to disabled parking bays was locked. When we asked if the doors could be opened to allow access for disabled relative they refused as it would set off the alarm. Really disappointing.

Great walk

Parked at centre for walk up to Waterloo Monument, lovely walk and great views from monument. On way back to car park planned to stop off at Mary’s Diary for an ice cream unfortunately, much to our d...