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Knowles Wood – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

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Knowles Wood – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

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Knowles Wood – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

01:41

6.29km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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401 m

Woodland Trail in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

It's hard to get there (after a steep climb from Broad rd.), but this trail is almost in level and easy to ride even after a lot of rains.

Tip by

616 m

Knowles Wood

Highlight • Forest

A wide undulating trail leads you through Knowles Wood, a small ancient forest located near Blackborough Common.

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1.66 km

Heron's Way Woodland Track

Highlight • Trail

2.37 km

View of Blackborough from Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views from the road into Blackborough village centre.

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3.84 km

Blackborough Common Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

Blackborough Common is a beautiful forestry woodland located ontop of Blackborough Hill that features a medley of gorgeous ancient beech. There are a number of connecting trails that lead you …

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6.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

1.42 km

797 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.24 km

828 m

592 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

12°C

13 %

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Knowles Wood – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

Woodland Trail in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Knowles Wood

Heron's Way Woodland Track

View of Blackborough from Blackdown Hills

Blackborough Common Woodland Trails

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