Activities at Horner Wood

An ancient oak tree in Horner Wood on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset
Walking trail

Horner Wood ancient trees walk

Horner Wood, Somerset

This route is currently closed due to ash dieback - an alternative path is displayed at Horner car park. Start with a picnic in the meadows before exploring this extensive ancient wood pasture, and greeting the deer, stag and impressive 500-year-old oak tree.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Explore ancient woodland in Horner Wood, Holnicote Estate, Somerset
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Orienteering, Walking

Things to see and do around the Holnicote Estate

Horner Wood, Somerset

Enjoy exploring this stunning corner of Somerset with its miles of walking trails and ancient woodlands.

The view from Dunkery Beacon, part of the Holnicote Estate, Somerset
Walking trail

Walking in Exmoor: Day two

Horner Wood, Somerset

Tackle day two of our challenge. A more difficult stretch but well worth the effort as you discover Heath fritillary butterflies, Dunkery Beacon and Horner Wood.

  • Challenging
  • 6 hours
  • 16.0 miles (25.7km)
Woodland on Horner Hill, Holnicote Estate, Somerset
Walking trail

Dunkery and Horner Wood circular walk

Horner Wood, Somerset

A circular walk with no waymarkers and little signage, passing through the steep-sided river valley, which is very steep on both the descent and ascent.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)