Welcome to Blackdown Hills

What’s on

Explore our culture, history and natural environment online or out-and-about.

group of adults and children at Wildlife Discovery Day at Forde Abbey cutting out animal pictures

Walks & rides

From pastures to woodland, viewpoints to valleys – try our walking, cycling and horse-riding routes.

finger post showing distance to Furley, Membury, Stockland and Chard

Places to visit

Nature reserves, heritage sites, and days out with the family.

Wellington Monument. Photo: Calnan

Management Plan 2025-2030

Have your say on Blackdown Hills draft Management Plan.

Sunrise through woodland trees

John Greenshields Award

Award presented to veteran hedge layer George Pidgeon.

George Pidgeon with a group of people standing in front of John Greenshields visitor centre

Rivers Run Through Us

A new project aimed at improving the health of the River Axe

A group of people next to a stream looking at three 'leaky dams' made from horizontal branches piled up and held with stakes

30 ways to explore

Activity sheets to help you explore the Blackdown Hills in a creative and mindful way.

Map of hillforts in the Blackdown Hills

Easy to Access

Places to visit in the Blackdown Hills which are easy to get around

People walking along Wellington Monument approach path in autumn lined with beech trees

Explore and Create videos

Keep your little ones busy with fun and creative activities.

Nature Loom with pine cones and feathers

Discover the Blackdown Hills

Learn about this beautiful area from the comfort of your own home

Woodland on iron-age earthen ramparts

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Visitor advice

Get the best from your visit to the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Feet in the woods

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