Cothelstone Hill
This walk explores the woodlands and grasslands of Cothelstone Hill taking in views across the whole of Somerset.
Seven Sister landmark
Walk info
Distance
4km (2.5 miles)
Approximate time:
1.5 hours
Look out for
A herd of Exmoor Ponies graze the hilltop. In spring and summer the hill is great for farmland birds. Lots of heritage features from the Seven Sister beech tree clump to ancient burial mounds.
Location
Start location:
Cothelstone Hill parking
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Facilities nearby
Fyne Court - toilets / accessible toilet / cafe / designated parking
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Transport and parking
Free car parking on site.
Accessibility
Main route - accessible surface to lower viewpoint. Other routes uneven terrain with some steep slopes including cross slopes.
The walk takes you through mixed woodland with hazel and ash trees before climbing onto the open hilltop and some of the best views in Somerset. You'll pass a number of historic features such as ancient barrows and cairns and at the top of the hill walk by Seven Sisters, a beech tree clump which can be seen from many miles away. The hill is often alive with bird song but for many the main attraction is the resident herd of Exmoor Ponies.