Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Rolling ridges, hidden valleys, and quiet countryside routes

A landscape of wooded valleys, rolling hills, winding streams, and patchwork farmland creates a countryside shaped by centuries of farming and rural life. Straddling the Devon and Somerset border, the Blackdown Hills National Landscape is known for its peaceful character, scattered villages, and extensive network of routes through one of South West England's most unspoilt landscapes.

Long-distance trails such as the Herepath Trail and sections of the East Devon Way pass through the landscape, linking places including Hemyock, Churchinford, Upottery, Dunkeswell, and Culmstock. Woodland tracks, green lanes, river valley paths, and quiet country roads reveal changing views across farmland, ancient hedgerows, and wooded slopes, creating journeys that feel closely connected to the landscape and its rural heritage.

Whether following historic routes, exploring hidden valleys, or walking between villages and viewpoints, the Blackdown Hills rewards a slower pace and time spent outdoors. Peaceful countryside, varied scenery, and a strong sense of place make it one of South West England's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.