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Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Contact details

Opening hours

St Audries offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year. 

How to find us

How to find us
West Quantoxhead, Taunton
Sat Nav Postcode: TA4 4DS
By Car

Situated just off the A39 4km to the east of Williton. 

OS Grid Ref
ST115425
Get directions

51.174633600685, -3.2674450017701

Parking and prices

There are no formal parking facilities at St Audries. 

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4800
E-Mail Address
westengland@forestryengland.uk

St Audries, known locally as Deerpark, is an excellent starting point for exploring the Quantock Hills

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! 

While you're in the area, why not venture along part of England's coastal path? The nearby stint follows 58 miles of gorgeous natural coastline from Brean Down to Minehead. The waterfall at St Audries Bay is a secret natural treasure found on the trail which can only be reached on foot at low tide.

At a glance 

  • Walking
  • Access to St Audries Bay
  • Dogs welcome

Things to do

Walking at St Audries

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

Wander the range of paths in the woodland for a peaceful stroll or if you fancy exploring further afield, why not venture down to the nearby bay. Here you will be treated to the panoramic landscape of the Somerset Jurassic Coast and a plunging natural waterfall. 

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Nearby forests

woodland landscape

Great Wood

A stunning site in the Quantocks, Great Wood is the perfect spot to enjoy a family picnic.

Spend some time exploring the nooks and crannies of Great Wood and admire some majestic Douglas fir along the two mile red walk, which is ideal for families.  Great Wood is a wonderful place to spot a variety of wildlife such as Red Deer, Ravens, Buzzards, Pied Flycatchers, Crossbills and much more.  

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Douglas fir

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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Views from top of hill over Exmoor

Croydon Hill

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. 

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Conifers

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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