Trent Country Park: Sassoon’s Obelisk and Camlet Moat

A 4.4 km circuit through the western meadows and northern woods of Trent Country Park, visiting the view by Sassoon’s Obelisk and passing Camlet Moat before returning beside the western lake. Allow about two hours for the woodland slopes and stops. The route combines open parkland, a medieval moated site and the landscape of the former Enfield Chase hunting forest.

Start inside the council car park at the main Cockfosters Road entrance. Walk north through the western park paths, staying inside the boundary beside Cockfosters Road, then turn northeast across the open ground towards the obelisk. Continue through the woods past the south side of Camlet Moat. Take the main woodland path south towards the lakes, turn west beside the smaller lake and return through the meadows and woods to the car park. Follow the plotted circuit at junctions; it uses paths shown on the Friends of Trent Country Park map.

There are uneven woodland paths, roots, some climbs and grassy stretches that can become muddy. Use shoes with grip and walk in daylight. Keep back from the moat and lake edges, leave the archaeological features undisturbed, and give horses and cyclists room on shared paths. Keep dogs under close control and follow posted restrictions. The circuit stays outside the mansion’s residential grounds and golf course.

Council parking at the Cockfosters Road entrance is free. The main cafeteria and public toilets are near the start; toilets close before the park gates. Check the entrance notice for that day’s closing time. Cockfosters Tube station is about ten minutes’ walk from the park entrance. Use the main public entrance and the saved start pin when driving, since the general park postcode can lead to an entrance closed to the public.

Route and visitor information checked against the Friends of Trent Country Park’s walking map and facilities guide: https://friendsoftrentcountrypark.org.uk/about-trent-park/trent-park-map/