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Start at the signed walks meeting point outside Knole, near the Gatehouse Tower. This route follows the red Family Walk through the deer park, using Broad Walk, Chestnut Walk and the woodland return. Allow around two hours for the walk and pauses among the veteran trees.
Follow the red waymarkers from the house to Broad Walk, then turn south along the broad avenue to the far edge of the park. Turn sharply left onto Chestnut Walk. At the red-route junction, take the woodland path on the left back towards Broad Walk, then follow the shared approach back to the house. Check the trail board by the picnic area or Brewhouse Cafe before setting off. The landowner-approved red route keeps away from the golf course; keep to it rather than taking golf-course shortcuts.
The long avenues are easy to follow, but the walk includes rough grass, loose gravel, uneven ground and a steep woodland slope. Shoes with good grip are useful, especially after rain. The park is unlit and open from dawn to dusk. Give deer plenty of space, particularly during the autumn rut. Never feed, touch or approach them; move away if one approaches you. Dogs must stay on a lead throughout the park.
Pedestrian access to the park is free. To use Knole's car park, pre-book an admission ticket for every person in the vehicle, including members; there is no parking-only ticket. Vehicles displaying a Blue Badge can use the accessible car park free, subject to availability, without pre-booking admission; tickets are still needed for the tower or showrooms. Town parking and a walk in are alternatives. Cafe and toilet access follows the property's admission and opening rules.
Based on the National Trust and Knole Estate's red Family Walk. Full trail map, visitor rules and the commissioned AccessAble terrain guide checked on 3 October 2026.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/knole/explore-the-park-at-knole
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