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Garnsey's Tower Ruins – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Garnsey's Tower Ruins – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

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Garnsey's Tower Ruins – Heron's Way Woodland Track loop from Black Down

02:57

11.0km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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676 m

Knowles Wood

Forest

2

2.13 km

Northill Airfield and Café

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Northill Airfield is an aerodrome located in the southwest corner of the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty in Devon. It is home to the Devon & Somerset gliding club …

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3

5.52 km

Blackborough Common Woodland Trails

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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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4

5.76 km

Forest Path in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Starting from the south, it is a lovely trail mostly in open fields. But then if you turn to the right, it will be quite steep and there are 2 …

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5

6.38 km

Garnsey's Tower Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you will find the remains of Garnsey's Tower, once a 3-storey-high stone building thought to be a shelter for whetstone minsers.

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6

8.26 km

Heron's Way Woodland Track

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B

11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

2.60 km

938 m

797 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

3.54 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

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