Croydon Hill

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TA24 6TA

Croydon Hill, Luxborough Civil Parish

By Car

Go to the A396 between Wheddon Cross and Dunster. From Dunster head towards Wheddon Cross. After about 0.8 miles from Dunster village centre, take the small road on the left towards Luxborough and Nutcombe Bottom. After a further 0.6 miles the Nutcombe Bottom car park is on the left in a valley of trees.

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Croydon Hill

Bird watching, forest trails and panoramic views make Croydon Hill an outdoor adventure not to be missed

Found in the Brendon Hills of Exmoor National Park, just north of the small village of Luxborough, Croydon Hill provides the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy the tranquility of Somerset.

This coniferous forest has rolling hills for you to explore on foot and you'll be rewarded with stunning natural views over the Bristol Channel and surrounding countryside.

Known locally as a great spot for bird watching, make sure you bring your binoculars and camera to capture the local wildlife!

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Walking
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Walking at Croydon Hill

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Hike the hills of Croydon Hill or visit the nearby Nutcomb Bottom to wander the Tall Trees Trail and see the tallest tree in England, a 60.05m (197ft) high Douglas fir!

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Nearby forests

Nutcombe Bottom

Nutcombe Bottom is a popular walking and picnic site near Dunster.

Nutcombe Bottom is home to England’s tallest tree, which has been growing here since 1876 and was 60.05 metres when it was last measured in 2009. It also has a trunk estimated to weigh 50 tonnes with a diameter of 1.74 metres.

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Chargot Wood

Located in Exmoor National Park, Chargot Wood is a beautiful coniferous woodland that provides a tranquil environment and an exciting range of wildlife. Chargot is also a hub for the West Somerset Mineral Line with a variety of fascinating industrial heritage to explore.

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Kennisham Hill

A mixture of broad-leaved trees and conifers, and part of the larger forest stretching right up to the coast, Kennisham Hill is a wildlife-spotter’s paradise.

Bring your binoculars and see if you can spot the Cheddar Pink flower (which can only be found in Somerset) Horseshoe bat, or the Wood White butterfly!

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St Audries

Found on the north end of the Quantock Ridge, come and enjoy glorious views out over the Bristol Channel and across to Exmoor at St Audries. This small wood is not well known by tourists making it a stunning secret get away, perfect for a quiet ride or dog walk.

Historically, the area formed part of the Quantoxhead Estate and was planted in the late 18th Century. By 1911 the woodland supported 120 fallow and 25 red deer!

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