Black Poplar Trail

Discover the rarest native trees on a five mile or four mile trail between the villages of Wilstone and Long Marston, crossing the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal.

This trail was established as part of a Local Heritage Initiative project and is managed by Hertforshire Countryside Management Service. A leaflet is available by calling 01727 848168. Visit their website at http://enquire.hertscc.gov.uk/cms for details of more walks.

The Black Poplar Trail is a five mile walk with a shorter loop of four miles on flat terrain between the villages of Wilstone and Long Marston. It follows public footpaths and quiet lanes to discover the best examples of Black Poplar Trees and provides delightful views of the Chiltern escarpment. The trail takes you through two attractive villages and across the distinctive flood plain landscape of the Vale of Aylesbury.

Getting there

Parking: Park at Wilstone Village Hall

Public transport: It is possible to reach Wilstone by bus or cycle from Tring or Aylesbury. Alternatively you can start the walk from Long Marston. Please ring the Travel line on 0870 608 2608 for details about public transport.