Activities at Stourhead

Walking your dog at Stourhead

We have special doggy opening hours so make sure your pet pooch doesn't miss out on all the fun.

Stourhead King Alfred’s Tower walk

This is a circular walk of historic interest which takes you up through beautiful woodlands to King Alfred’s Tower and returning through Park Hill Camp Iron Age Hill Fort and Turner’s Paddock.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 5.5 miles (8.85km)

Stourhead Park Hill Camp walk

A short circular walk, with some steep ascents, taking in Park Hill Camp Iron Age hill fort and returning along Six Wells Valley.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Stourhead Whitesheet Hill walk

Look out for tree sparrows and other interesting birds and take in the panoramic views over the Stourhead estate and surrounding countryside on a walk of considerable archaeological interest.

• Challenging
• 3 hours 30 mins
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Stourhead terrace walk

Enjoy a walk along the 18th-century terrace ride created by Henry Hoare II, with spectacular views down Six Wells Valley on the way to King Alfred’s Tower.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 5.5 miles (8.85km)