Mid Devon Walking Festival: Columbjohn nature-friendly farming
This year, we're celebrating Mid Devon Walking Festival (14 - 29 September). Discover the world of nature friendly farming on the Killerton estate and join us for a walk to Columbjohn.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Killerton currently leases 16 farms across the estate, covering almost 10 square miles. This walk explores some of this rich farmland, what's known as grade I and grade II agricultural land. You will follow the outer edge of Killerton's historic parkland, around Park Wood close to the River Culm before visiting Columbjohn Wood and then Columbjohn chapel.
Meet our tenant farmer, learn about their nature-friendly practices, and grab the opportunity to buy some fresh produce.
Tickets are free as part of Heritage Open Days, but booking is essential.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Please book a ticket for each individual attending. Tickets are free but booking is essential.
- Suitability
Children welcome, subject matter may be too advanced.
- Meeting point
Start the walk by meeting in the Killerton visitor car park.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
- Accessibility
This walk is roughly 3.5 miles and comprises of low level walk with few or no gradients, along a tarmacked path, suitable for all levels of walkers, pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Upcoming events
Killerton Springs into Rhyme: Blossom poetry display
Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.
Playing by the rules: fashion exhibition in the house
Killerton's 2024 fashion exhibition will explore children's clothes of the 19th and 20th century.
Ranger Walk: Killerton's Veteran Trees
Join Killerton’s Ecologist, Fiona Hailstone, as she guides you to discover some of the 1500 ancient trees on the Killerton estate.
Exeter University Archaeological Dig
The University of Exeter archaeology department are excavating a site close to Columbjohn Chapel on the Killerton estate. Visit the excavation site and discover what they have found.