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About Bowthorpe Thoroughbred Stud
 Enjoy the opportunity to lose yourself amidst the lush pastures and hawthorn hedges on a romantic ramble to the beautiful South Esk River.
Situated on 80 hectares (or 200 acres) of prime river frontage, the focus of this historic pastoral estate is the Georgian farm-house (built in 1835) and listed by the National Trust and on the Register of the National Estate. The bounteous array of sprawling English oaks and elms - believed to have been planted a decade before the house was built - are now protected on the National Trust Register of Significant Trees.
The walks are a gentle experience, to be taken at your own pace - you don't need to be athletic or even very active to appreciate the countryside! There are three ways to reach the river and they take most people a leisurely hour. Follow the signs over stiles and little bridges - the loveliest being the Bow Bridge - a fallen oak limb has been fashioned into a rustic crossing over a creek.
The fields of this working farm are lined with about 30 km of hawthorn hedges, which are at their most spectacular in late spring (November) when they resemble a series of wedding veils. The hedges do have a useful purpose as they offer valuable shade and shelter for stock. Notice how lush the pastures are - all done be Nature and not by artificial fertilisers, which haven't been used for over 15 years. Listen for the frogs too - rare Green frogs are often seen near the river or marsh.
The South Esk River is a pleasant reward for your short walk, flowing timelessly toward the city of Launceston. The river banks are lined with willows, blackwoods and gums, and visitors can picnic in summer. Wild ducks breed in the marshy areas and are protected throughout the property - as is all the abundant bird life. If you're lucky, you could catch a glimpse of the resident platypus, who have moved in to our part of the South Esk.
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