Activities at Killerton

Killerton garden seasonal 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)

The Chapel

A day at Killerton isn't complete without a visit to Killerton's chapel. The grounds of the chapel are a quiet place to seek comfort and reflect.

The garden at Killerton

The gardeners are busy all year round at Killerton. Find out what they're up to this month.

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.

Horse riding on the Killerton estate

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

Sprydon walk

Enjoy a delightful circular walk through orchards, woodland and picturesque thatched cottages at Sprydon.

• Easy
• 1 hour 15 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)

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)

Plains walk

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)

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)

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)

Plant hunters and tree collecting

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

Killerton to Broadclyst cycle trail

A surfaced and gentle route shared with walkers and horse riders through farmland and along quiet country lanes.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

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)