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Daytime

Snuff Mill Lane to the Botanical Gardens

A quiet morning walk from a surreal street corner to a Victorian green oasis.

Best time: noneAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 08:00

    Spoilt For Choice

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Spoilt For Choice. It opens at 09:30 on Sundays, but from Monday to Saturday it is open from 08:30, giving you plenty of time to start your morning here.

  2. 08:15

    Snuff Mill Lane

    Walk to Snuff Mill Lane. This is the anchor point, described as a weird scene from the imagination of Phlegm, located next to KFC. Take a moment to look around the corner.

  3. 08:40

    Botanical Gardens

    Head northwest for a 7-minute walk to the Botanical Gardens. Escape the city noise in these restored Victorian gardens. The formal borders and rose garden offer a tranquil green oasis just minutes away.

  4. 09:00

    Botanical Gardens

    Spend your mid-morning time wandering the gardens. The Mediterranean zone and formal borders are perfect for a peaceful daytime stroll.

  5. 09:20

    Spoilt For Choice

    Return to Spoilt For Choice for a late lunch or more coffee. The menu includes soups, stews, and salads if you need something substantial after your walk.

Local tip

Spoilt For Choice is very close to the anchor, making it an easy base for this short loop. The Botanical Gardens are a short walk away, keeping the physical effort low.

Check before you go

  • Spoilt For Choice is open Mo-Fr 07:45-16:30, Sa 08:30-16:30, Su 09:30-16:30. Plan your visit within these hours.

Worth knowing

  • Spoilt For Choice is open at 08:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
  • Spoilt For Choice is open at 09:20 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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