Activities at Killerton

The garden at Killerton

Famous for it's rare trees and shrubs, the garden is the jewel in the centre of the Killerton estate.

Stretch your legs at Killerton

Whether you're here for a gentle stroll to enjoy the views, an adventure with your young explorers or for a lengthy stomp with the dog, the outdoors at Killerton has a walk for you.

The Chapel

Take in the architecture of this grade I listed building. The grounds of the chapel are a quiet place to seek comfort and reflect.

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)

Two Chapels Walk

This riverside walk takes around two hours, giving you time to enjoy both of Killerton's chapels, historic parkland and ancient woodland. It can be muddy in places so is unsuitable for pushchairs.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.5 miles (5.6km)

Plains walk at Killerton

This dog-friendly walk takes you through one of Killerton's hidden secrets, an enclosed, far-reaching expanse of grassland.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

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 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 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)

Visiting Killerton with your dog

With miles of paths and tracks, dogs love walkies at Killerton. Find out where you can go with your dog and where they can run off the lead; take a look at some dog-friendly walking routes.

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)

Take a seasonal stroll around the garden

A fantastic walk to show off the pallet of colours in the garden during autumn.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Killerton to Broadclyst cycle trail

A surfaced and gentle route shared with walkers and horse riders through farmland and along quiet country lanes. It's a leisurely 6 mile round trip from Killerton to Broadclyst village.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

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)

Acland Walk

This buggy-friendly circular walk follows surfaced paths through the parkland, garden and chapel grounds and is a great introduction to Killerton.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

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)

Plant hunters and tree collecting

Killerton is home to trees from all continents except Antarctica. Find out why.

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)