Stockhill Wood

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Stockhill Wood

Visit Stockhill Wood, a coniferous woodland in the Mendip Hills National Landscape

Renowned for its nightjar and long-eared owl populations, there is no shortage of wildlife to see if you enjoy bird watching.

There is a medium sized car park, a small number of picnic benches, and a range of tracks to explore.

The ground reveals the rise and fall of lead mining over 2,000 years. The Mendip Hills had rich veins of lead running just beneath the surface in seams. These seams or 'rakes' were dug and then reworked over generations as machinery and techniques improved. This activity has led to the industrial wasteland or gruffy ground of lumps, bumps and rock outcrops you see today.

At a glance

Walking trails
Picnic area
Dog walking

Things to do

Picnics at Stockhill Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Stockhill Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our...

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Walking at Stockhill Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes. Stockhill Wood has two short waymarked routes or you can...

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