Best Killerton Walks |
Walk 1 (2.8 miles) | Walk 2 (3.5 miles) | Walk 3 (4.2 miles) | Walk 4 (6.8 miles) |
Columbjohn | Killerton to Ashclyst | Killerton to Broadclyst | Killerton to Silverton |
Free National Trust Estate Walks |
Killerton Car Park (Free to National Trust members) | |
Postcode:EX5 3LE |
Walk 1 Dobury Hillfort , Killerton's Missing Mansion & Columbjohn (2.8 miles)
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A delightful walk on the edge of Killerton Gardens, given to the National Trust by Sir Richard Acland.
In spring the woods are almost flooded with bluebells and ramsons. Many trees are over 300 years old.The forest itself once enjoyed Roman occupation.
The Walk
A There is a steady climb to Doburty Hillfort, dating back to the early Iron Age. Nearby the Romans built a fort.
B One of the most spectacular Viewpoints in the area.
C Ruins of Killerton's Lost Mansion recently discovered and surveyed.
D Turn left then take a few steps and turn right to continue along the back of 'Killerton's Folly', with woods on your right.
E Columbjohn Chapel built in on the lands owned by the Johannes de Culum.
You'll also find remains of a mansion.
The track from here along the farm can be muddy.
Nearest Pubs:Silverton or Broadclyst.
Map of Walk 1
Walks near Killerton | |
Broadclyst - Killerton | |
Two easy and pleasant circular walks from Broadclyst to Killerton. | |
Ashclyst Forest | |
Various easy walks and trails through a forest now maintained by the National Trust | |
Broadclyst Windmill | |
Gentle walks towards Broadclyst's windmill. |
terrain: | tracks, paths |
winter | |
altitude range | 19 - 72 m |
quality of track | **** |
Walk 2 Killerton to Ashclyst (3.5 miles)
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This most popular walk combines Ashclyst Forest with Killerton.
Check out Killerton to Ashclyst (3.5 miles)
Walk 3 Killerton to Broadclyst (4.2 miles)
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Serenity in a rich rolling landscape.
For more information check out Killerton to Broadclyst
Walk 4 Killerton to Silverton (6.8 miles)
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A great pub, country and river walk to an idyllic village.
Check out Killerton to Silverton
Nearest café :Stables Café , Killerton