Walking in South West England

Willows And Wetlands Visitor Centre, Taunton, Somerset

Willow growers and suppliers, producing handcrafted basketware alongside visitor centre.

On the Somerset levels, an informative Visitor Centre accompanies the traditional willow growing, handcrafted basket and charcoal producing industry.

Trelissick Garden, Truro, Cornwall

Tranquil garden set on many levels, containing a superb collection of tender and exotic plants.

Beautifully positioned at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands panoramic views over the area and has extensive park and woodland walks beside the river.

Lundy Island, Bideford, Devon

Nature reserve lying 18km off North Devon Coast.

Lundy is a small island lying 18km north of Hartland Point on the North Devon coast. The Lundy No Take Zone (NTZ) was set up in 2003 to enhance the conservation of marine habitats and species.

Holnicote Estate, Minehead, Somerset

Diverse landscape of moor, woods, farms and coast, rich in wildlife.

The Holnicote Estate covers 12,500 acres of Exmoor National Park and includes the high tors of Dunkery and Selworthy Beacons, with breathtaking views in all directions.

Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset

Thousand-year-old castle rising above the Isle of Purbeck.

The majestic ruins had been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. In 1646, following a lengthy siege, Parliamentarian forces destroyed the building, leaving the ruins we see today. Many fine Norman and early English features remain.