The Top 20 Attractions in Blackdown Hills Aonb
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Blackdown Hills Aonb. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Blackdown Hills Aonb is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: September 29, 2025
Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …
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This highlight is at the car park but its a short walk (lumpy ride) along the flat path to reach the monument.
Tours are available from April to October 10:00 …
Tours are available from April to October 10:00 …
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The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building.
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th …
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th …
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Hemyock, on the River Culm, is the largest village in the Blackdown Hills AONB. A settlement can be traced here right back to 100BC and it has a history of …
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Looking out across the Culm Valley, Culmstock Beacon is a wonderful place to take in far reaching views. You can see almost to Exeter on a clear day.
The beacon …
The beacon …
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