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Visit the Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Places to see

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

Wellington Monument. Photo: Calnan

Walks and 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

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

Visitor Guide

Download our printed visitor guide [pdf]

A view of purple heather with the patchwork landscape in the background at sunset.

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

Visitor advice

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

Feet in the woods

Heritage sites

Places to visit to explore Blackdown Hills heritage

Wellington Monument and surrounding countryside on a bright day with blue skies

Wildlife sites

Nature reserves and other places to experience the local wildlife.

Dipper bird in shallow water

Viewpoints

Where to go for the best views across the landscape.

Someone sitting on a bench admiring a view across the landscape

Discover the Blackdown Hills

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

Woodland on iron-age earthen ramparts

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

Explore and Create videos

Keep your little ones busy with fun and creative activities.

Nature Loom with pine cones and feathers

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