Horner Wood Ancient Oak Woodland

West Somerset District

Luccombe

Horner Wood Ancient Oak Woodland

Highlight • Natural Monument

Horner Wood Ancient Oak Woodland

Hiking

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Running

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Mountain biking

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Location: Luccombe, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

May 19, 2020

Hiking

Horner Wood is one of the largest unenclosed ancient oak woodlands in Britain. Within the majestic woodland, you find impressive oaks more than 500 years old, over 200 species of lichen, more than 400 species of fungi, 14 species of bat, as well as many species of birds and butterflies. The woodland is managed by the National Trust. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/horner-wood.

FARID L

January 11, 2024

Hiking

Horner Wood is a truly beautiful ancient oak woodland. It's a wonderful place for a relaxing walk or a more intense hike, depending on which route you take. It's such a magical place and well worth a visit.

Javi Jaavii

September 15, 2023

Running

This incredible National Nature Reserve, located alongside the Horner Water, is home to beautiful ancient oak woods and trails that make it a delightful place for running.

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Best routes near Horner Wood Ancient Oak Woodland

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Horner Woods loop from Horner

5.47km

01:41

200m

Embark on an easy hike through the ancient Horner Woods loop from Horner, a 3.4-mile (5.5 km) route that takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. You will…

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