If you only do one walk while you’re staying at Maylodge, make it this one — it’s easy, it’s free, and it packs in a botanical garden and a waterfall in about fifteen minutes.
The walk starts on Oak Avenue, right next to the Village Green, and winds you through the Hogsback Arboretum — a “living museum” of trees gathered from around the world, each one labelled with its common and scientific name. Keep an eye out for the Californian Redwood, over a hundred years old.
The path leads you gently down to 39 Steps Falls, a pretty cascade tucked into the forest — a lovely spot to pause, breathe in the mountain air, and take a photo or two.
Good to know
- Free, and open during daylight hours
- Very easy walking — suitable for most fitness levels and families
- About 15 minutes each way from Oak Avenue
- Feeling more energetic? The trail continues on to Kettlespout Falls, a longer and more challenging route