Walks in Somerset

Quantock Hills

The Quantock Hills, located in Somerset's designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), offer stunning landscapes of dense woodlands to open moorlands, providing breathtaking views over the Somerset levels, the Bristol Channel, and even as far as Wales on clear days.

Here are just small selection of the many walks in the Quantock Hills available for those that want a gentle walk or if you are more seasoned ramblers. 

Staple Plains
For far-reaching views across the Quantock Hills and beyond, this walking trail takes you down through broadleaf woodland, into a bracken-filled combe and up to the top of Beacon Hill. From the top of the hill drop down to lower heathland, listening and looking out for red deer, skylark and Dartford warblers on this nature-rich walk.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/fyne-court/staple-plain-walk

Drove Road, Great and Marrow Hills walk
Enjoy breath-taking views and the quiet beauty of this part of Somerset's Quantock Hills, with a walk along ancient byways that have been used for hundreds of years.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/fyne-court/drove-road-great-and-marrow-hills-walk

Woodland Hill circular walk
An ancient and mysterious woodland to get lost in. Then climb high onto protected heathland with outstanding views and the chance to spot some local wildlife. 
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/fyne-court/woodland-hill-circular-walk

Walks on Exmoor National Park

Walking in Exmoor offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and physical challenge that appeals to everyone. The National Park boasts an incredibly varied landscape within a relatively easy-to-access area.

You can explore rugged coastlines with dramatic cliffs, meander through ancient woodlands, stroll across open moorland, and wander by serene rivers and streams. 

Short walks on Exmoor

The Tall Trees Trail
A short walk, The Tall Trees Trail at Nutcombe Bottom features, you guessed it, England's tallest tree! It's a great walk for all abilities and a great introduction for young walkers, while also accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Tarr Steps
The National Nature Reserve on the Tarr Steps walks offer some of the finest riverside woodlands around, with a great 2-mile waymarked circular walk along the River Barle.

Dunkery Beacon
Possibly the highest point on Exmoor is Dunkery Beacon but it's easily accessible and can be walked by most people.

Valley of Rocks
One of Exmoor's most popular and dramatic spots is The Valley of Rocks, which is also easily accessible.

Wistlandpound Reservoir
Wistlandpound Reservoir provides an easy disabled-access 2-mile route around the picturesque lake.

Longer walks on Exmoor

The Coleridge Way
The Coleridge Way offers long distant walking spanning a total of 51 miles between Nether Stowey in the Quantocks and Lynmouth on the Exmoor coast. A walk in the steps of the Romantic Poets. 

Two Moors Way
Over 100 miles of breathtaking scenery taking in two moors and two coast. The Two Moors Way links the South West’s two National Parks, and can be extended to form a coastal route too.

Tarka Trail
One of the best know walks in Devon, the Tarka Trail is based on the wanderings of Tarka the Otter written by Henry Williamson, and a 180 mile figure of eight loop through beautiful Devon countryside.

Exe Valley Way
Follow the River Exe on its journey from Moor to Sea, with this walk starting high on the moorlands of Exmoor and dropping down all the way to the mouth of the Exe.