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

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)
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)