Walks & rides

An easy-to-follow walk through some attractive and interesting countryside. There is one hill to climb, but the subsequent view is outstanding. The route starts from the nature reserve...

A constantly undulating walk through typical Blackdown Hills scenery. Most of the route is on footpaths and bridleways, with small sections of quiet lanes. One of six circular...

This route is fairly flat throughout and features a pleasant combination of town and country. One of six circular walks in and around Chard - walk 3

This triangular route, is reasonably demanding, but rewards the walker from start to finish with a range of delightful scenery and some superb wide views. Starts and ends...

Please do not be put off by the length of this walk. It is an absolute pleasure, combining many footpaths and quiet lanes. The scenery and surroundings are...

The walk to Chardstock is delightful and contains a wide variety of scenery. The return, on quiet lanes, provides good views in all directions. The route is described...

From the edge of Hemyock, through Culm Davey and Blackdown Common, on to Culmstock Beacon and back. The best part of the walk is from Whitehall. One of...

A strenuous 9km (5.5 mile) walk, well rewarded with lovely views of the Culm Valley looking west and spectacular views of the Quantocks and beyond from the Wellington...

A fairly gentle 7.5 km (4.5 mile) walk along quiet lanes and tracks, with an opportunity to visit a nature reserve and a pub. One of six circular...

A 6.5 km (4 mile) walk with lovely views of the secluded Madford Valley and a visit to the ruins of a Cistercian abbey. One of six circular...

A fairly gentle 3 miles (4.5 km) walk with lovely views across to Culmstock Beacon and beyond. This walk can be linked to the Culm Valley walk (Walk...

A gentle 3 mile (4.5 km) walk crossing several braids of the river Culm. This walk can be linked to the Hemyock to Owleycombe route (walk 5). One...

Setting off from Godford Cross, just west of Awliscombe, along a picturesque valley road. Climb into the hills to enjoy the views before returning on a scenic bridle...

A lovely varied walk passing the site of some of the whetstone mines and a chapel where many miners worshipped. There are two steady uphill sections and some...

A superb walk with magnificent views and the special atmosphere of this picturesque village. Firstly uphill, then a flat section and finally a good downhill stretch. Approx. 4.5...

This is an easy-to-follow and flat walk, mostly beside the River Culm and incorporates a visit to the working wool mill. Approx. 5 miles (8 km).

A walk from the westerly edge of Stockland parish along the old Devon-Dorset border. Enjoy delightful sheltered woodland and a fast-flowing stream. One of a series of six...

Stroll through the turbary on Horner Hill to enjoy resplendent views of the Corry valley and beyond to the English Channel at Axmouth. One of a series of...

If you’re looking for somewhere to walk which isn’t too strenuous, a safe bet is the approach to Wellington Monument. The tree-lined walk from the carpark to Wellington...

As the name suggests, Staple Hill Easy Access Trail allows everyone, including those with limited mobility, to enjoy the beautiful countryside the Blackdown Hills National Landscape has to...

This 12-mile walk takes you from Hemyock to Staple Hill, along public footpaths and quiet country lanes. The route skirts the valley sides of the Culm, Otter and Yarty...

Otterhead Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve on the site of a former Victorian estate. This circular walk will take you around the various semi-natural habitats including wet...

A circular walk with extensive views of East Devon across the Corry valley to Axminster and to West Dorset. Approximately four miles (about two hours) across the highest...

A varied and reasonably demanding route on footpaths, minor roads and permissive paths. It includes woodland, hills, farmland and some lovely scenery. What’s more, it starts and finishes...

This route is constantly undulating and is on footpaths, lanes and then back onto footpaths. The Blackdown Hills scenery is excellent throughout.

Stockland village to Millhayes, Broadhayes and back via Great and Little Camps One of six circular walks in and around Stockland - walk 3

Stockland to Lake, Langbeer and Featherlake - One of six circular walks in and around Stockland - walk 6. A circular walk along old lanes and tracks including footpaths...

Wytch Lane, Rower Fort and North Hill  - One of six circular walks in and around Stockland - walk 5

Lovely countryside around an Iron Age hill fort - One of six circular walks in the southwestern Blackdown Hills - walk 6

A walk to the site of a 13th century abbey. One of six circular walks in the southwestern Blackdown Hills - walk 5.

Castle Neroche and Curland  - One of six circular walks in the northeastern Blackdown Hills - walk 3

Otterford and Otterhead Lakes - One of six circular walks in the northeastern Blackdown Hills - walk 4

Thurlbear and Orchard Portman - One of six circular walks in the northeastern Blackdown Hills - walk 6

Staple Hill and Staple Park Wood - One of six circular walks in the northeastern Blackdown Hills - walk 5

Devon’s hedges are among the best in the country, and Chardstock parish has plenty.

Walk 2. Village Walk  - This is a quick tour of the edge of Chardstock village.

Chardstock - Walk 3. A Watery Walk This trail takes you past features associated with water, from streams to minor seepages. Nearly all the plants and animals mentioned...

Walk 4. Woods and Pasture This walk shows the high diversity of habitats in a small part of the parish.