Find Wellington at Wellesley Woodlands, Aldershot
Wellington watches over the start of Wellesley Woodlands’ brass rubbing trail, which leads you through the woods to 10 different posts and a WW1 firing wall complete with bullet holes and graffiti from 1941.
Wellesley Woodlands
Wellesley Woodlands is a network of woodland
and pathways in and around Aldershot
and along the beautiful Basingstoke Canal.
Activity Trails
There are lots of activity trails to try in the What To Do section of their website,
including brass rubbing, orienteering and Go Wild challenges.
The Brass Rubbing Trail
This took us about an hour to walk around. It was an easy walk on mostly flat paths.
The brass rubbing trail map is available on the Wellesley Woodlands website and has spaces for each of the brass rubbing posts.
Visit the Wellesley Woodlands website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Aldershot
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU11 1QA
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly
Parking: There are several car parks you can try. The one at the start of the brass rubbing trail is next to Wellington’s statue (GU11 1QA).
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects.
Information Written: August 2022
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