Somerset Walks

Woodlands Hill Walk & Route Map

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Woodlands Hill walk, Somerset
Woodlands Hill · Photo: Roger Cornfoot

This walk is a compact but challenging climb in the Quantock Hills, combining wooded paths, a sheltered combe, and open hillside in a varied route.

It passes through Butterfly Wood and Holford Combe before rising to Woodlands Hill, where there are wide views across the surrounding landscape.

Download the Somerset Walks App to follow this route with real-time GPS navigation.

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At a glance

Woodlands Hill Walk

Distance
3.25 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.15838, -3.20504
Characteristics
Woodland, Hills, Water

The walk

Woodlands Hill Walk

This is a short, but strenuous, adventure in the gorgeous Quantock Hills.

You can expect a varied walk here with the woodlands of Butterfly Wood, the glistening waters of Holford Combe and the majestic hilltop views from Woodlands Hill.

There's a fair amount of steep climbing on this walk, but it's all worth the effort.

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Somerset Walks App

Follow the Woodlands Hill walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Somerset Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Somerset Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250 Somerset walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for Woodlands Hill Walk, a 3.25 mile circular walk in Somerset