Activities at Killerton

Killerton parkrun

Get your running shoes and bring your friends and family for a fun 5km run every week.

Getting active on the Killerton estate

Killerton is a great place to get active. with parkrun, cycle routes, sports events and lots of open space there's something for everyone.

A magical forest

One of the largest woods in East Devon, Ashclyst is a haven for butterflies, bluebells and birds. You'll find four way-marked trails and plenty of car parking - a great place for a walk on the wild side.

Horse riding at Killerton

You can explore Killerton's historic parkland and Ashclyst Forest on horseback.

Lost Killerton

Have we found the Acland family's lost house? The Lost Killerton trail will let you follow in the footsteps of the Acland family's grand designs.

Guided walks around the parkland

Killerton has a new team of parkland guides. Join them on a walk to find out more about the landscape, history and wildlife of the historic parkland.

Deodar Glen Walk

This dog-friendly walk follows a nineteenth century carriage drive though traditional parkland before finishing with a close up view of the old quarry and extinct volcano. It can get muddy so unsuitable for pushchairs.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Killerton garden spring walk

Enjoy a walk around the garden in spring to nature's wonders, including spectacular spring blossom.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Killerton garden winter walk

Explore the garden at Killerton in winter to see such gems as the Tibetan Cherry Tree and the carpets of cyclamen.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Killerton garden autumn walk

Enjoy a stroll around the house garden whilst taking in the pallet of colours in the garden during autumn.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Ashclyst Forest butterfly walk

A leisurely walk in the Ashclyst Forest along sunken lanes, woodland rides and through broad-leaved and coniferous woodland.

• Moderate
• 4 hours
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

Killerton ancient trees walk

This walk highlights some of the many ancient trees around the garden and park, but do look around you as you follow the walk for many more.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Killerton toddler and buggy walk

Take a mini walk perfect for little legs and pushchairs through the hillside garden and park at Killerton.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

Killerton dog walk

A 2.5 mile circular walk with wide open space where dogs can be on and off the lead while you enjoy far-reaching views and rolling Devon countryside.

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Front Park and The Clump Walk

A circular dog-friendly stroll across Front Park and up Dolbury Hill to discover an extinct volcano and Iron Age hill fort.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Killerton family flower trail

Follow in our gardener's footsteps and see how many springtime blooms you can count on our Family Flower trail.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Danes Wood walk

An enchanting walk through nearby Danes Wood, a haven for wildlife with the perfect habitat for insects, small mammals and birds.

• Easy
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Tree Walk

Explore Killerton's famous collection of ancient, rare and giant trees. You'll need sturdy shoes to get up close to the champion and veteran trees. The walk can be muddy in places so unsuitable for pushchairs. Not suitable for dogs.

• Easy
• 35 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)