Blackdown Hills Walks
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| Route Name | Photo | Distance | Description |
| Castle Neroche | 1.3 miles (2.1 km) | This circular walk visits the site of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle in the Blackdown Hills. It's a lovely place for a walk with woodland trails and fine views from the high points on the route. View Full Details>> | |
| Channel to Channel | 49.7 miles (80 km) | This walk takes you from the English Channel to the Bristol Channel, through the Devon and Somerset countryside. The walk begins on the south coast at Seaton in Devon, and first heads towards Axminster, passing through Seaton Down and Colyton, crossing the River Coly as you go. View Full Details>> | |
| Cullompton | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | This interesting Mid Devon town is located on the River Culm near Exeter and Tiverton. View Full Details>> | |
| Culmstock Beacon | 5.9 miles (9.5 km) | This walk climbs to Culmstock Beacon in the Blackdown Hills AONB. You'll also visit Black Down Common where there's extensive heathland supporting a wide variety of flora and fauna. The walk starts from Millhayes, just north of Hemyock, on the River Culm. You follow quiet country lanes west and then north to Culm Davy, passing the little chapel on the way. The route then climbs past Culm Davy Hill and through the associated woodland. Bear left and you will soon come to Culmstock Beacon where you will find a stone signal station built to warn of the Spanish Armada in 1588. From the 250m (820ft) summit there are magnificent views over the surrounding countryside of Somerset and Devon. You can continue your walk across Black Down Common where you will often see horses and a variety of birdlife. The large common is a great place for walkers with lots of footpaths and more fantastic views from its elevated position. To extend your walking in the area head a couple of miles to the north east and visit the Wellington Monument. Just to the south of the beacon you will find the village of Culmstock where you can enjoy waterside footpaths through the River Culm Valley. View Full Details>> | |
| Dillington House | 1.7 miles (2.8 km) | This walk visits the 16th century Dillington House near Ilminster in Somerset. View Full Details>> | |
| Hemyock | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | Hemyock is notable as the largest village in the Blackdown Hills AONB. It's a pleasant settlement with an ancient ruined castle and views of the River Culm which flows through the village. There's also some nice country footpaths leading out from the village to the surrounding fields and woods. View Full Details>> | |
| Honiton | 7.5 miles (12 km) | This historic Devon based town is situated on the edge of two Area's of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the East Devon AONB and the Blackdown Hills AONB. There's also some nice easy walks along the River Otter which flows through the town. The area has an interesting past being regarded as the antiques capital of the south west with a rich history in lace making and pottery. View Full Details>> | |
| Ilminster | 3.5 miles (5.7 km) | A circular walk around the town of Ilminster, visiting the River Isle and the countryside surrounding the town. View Full Details>> | |
| Otterhead Lakes | 1.1 miles (1.8 km) | This lovely little nature reserve in Otterford has some nice footpaths taking you along the two lakes and the River Otter. The two lakes which remain are all that are left of a series of pools in the landscaped gardens of Otterhead House which was built in 1845 and demolished in 1952. The site includes woodland trails with snowdrops in the winter and bluebells in the spring. There's also lots of wildlife to look out for. Keep your eyes peeled for kingfisher, dipper and wagtail as you make your way through the reserve. View Full Details>> | |
| Staple Fitzpaine Herepath | 13 miles (21 km) | This is a shared cycle and walking bridleway which forms a loop around Staple Fitzpaine in the beautiful Blackdown Hills AONB. A good start point for the route is the car park at the ancient earthworks of Castle Neroche. View Full Details>> | |
| Taunton Deane | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) | This waymarked circular walk explores the countryside to the west of the village of Ash Priors in the district of Taunton Deane, Somerset. View Full Details>> | |
| Thurlbear Wood | 1.6 miles (2.5 km) | This walk visits the pretty Thurlbear Wood nature reserve near Taunton in Somerset. View Full Details>> | |
| Trull Waterfall | 1.9 miles (3 km) | This walk visits the picturesque Trull Waterfall near Taunton in Somerset. The falls are something of a hidden gem with pleasant trails and a viewing bridge at the site. View Full Details>> | |
| Uffculme | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) | This walk takes you to two of the highlights near to the little village of Uffculme near the Blackdown Hills area of Devon. On the route you will visit the historic Coldharbour Mill and the lovely Bridwell Park country Estate. The final section returns to the village on a nice riverside path next to the River Culm, which flows just to the east of the settlement. View Full Details>> | |
| Wellington Monument | 1 mile (1.6 km) | Enjoy a climb up Wellington Hill and visit the monument created to commemorate the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo. View Full Details>> | |
| Wellington Somerset | 6.8 miles (11 km) | This market town in Somerset sits on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. View Full Details>> |
