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Kings Cliff Wood Walks & Route Maps

Kings Cliff Wood walk, Somerset
Kings Cliff Wood · Photo: Ken Grainger

Set on the eastern side of the Quantock Hills in Somerset, the walks around King’s Cliff Wood explore a mix of woodland, farmland, and rolling hills.

These walks include some steeper sections, with terrain that can feel uneven in places as you move through the valleys and wooded slopes.

The shorter walk focuses mainly on King’s Cliff Wood and nearby countryside, while the longer route extends further into Greys Wood and Rooks Castle Wood, also linking with part of the Macmillan Way West.

Together, the walks offer a varied outing through the Quantocks.

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Walk information

Kings Cliff Wood Walk 1

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

The first route is a short walk exploring the quieter eastern side of the Quantock Hills, with a few steeper sections along the way.

The route passes through King’s Cliff Wood, part of a landscape where woodland, farmland, and rolling hills blend together across this corner of Somerset.

Kings Cliff Wood Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

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Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.5 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly3.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walker review

Lovely woodland walk.

Walk information

Kings Cliff Wood Walk 2

Walk distance
5¼ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The second walk explores more of the woodland and a rugged stretch of the Quantocks with several very steep sections.

The route passes through King’s Cliff Wood, Greys Wood, and Rooks Castle Wood and these steep wooded valleys contrast with the open countryside, creating a route that feels varied and adventurous.

The walk also links with the Macmillan Way West which is a long-distance path running from Castle Cary to Barnstaple.

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Expanded route map for Kings Cliff Wood Walk 1, a 1.5 mile circular walk in Somerset