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G Clive Lister re Friendship Lawn Rhododendron Dell a Herb Garden 3 5 t K Collection in South Lookout g Brook Street Sloped towards the sun, this large lawn S tr e e is surrounded by exotic species from A flat grassy area, The Point offers views t 7 N o Track Accessibility Key r t all around the world. From the upper for miles and instant access to the h 8 Lower Garden Trees Easy: Flat, good surface. garden carpark, follow the signs to the woodland tracks of the wild, forested By the rose garden are huge expanses Geographic Collection. end of the Rhododendron Dell. Medium: Sloped, rough, of lawn, offering plenty of space for lower garden uneven surface A woodchip track off lower Lovelock running and playing. Mature specimen 8 0 50 100 150m Avenue gets you there in minutes. Hard: Steep, steps, loose trees have interesting labels and create surface Approximately five minutes’ walk a graceful, park-like atmosphere.