Play areas
There are two play areas for children at Ham Hill. The Wildwood Play Zone is near the Prince of Wales pub, and the Hillfort Hideout is next to the Visitor Centre. These play areas were built by the ranger team using materials from the area.
Walking and running
There are four marked trails at Ham Hill that you can follow. These take you to different parts of the site. There are also many other paths and open spaces for you to explore, if you feel confident. Some of these paths connect to bigger walking routes like the Liberty Trail, Monarch’s Way, and the River Parrett Trail.
You can download a map of Ham Hill below to see where the trails go.
Each year, Ham Hill hosts several running races. Two popular ones are the Full Monty-cute race in December and the Ham to Lyme ultra marathon in July.
You can find links to the race organisers’ websites below:
- Full Montycute 10 Trail Race – Website of the Crewkerne Running Clubs Trail Race (Running) A hilly 10.2 miles with 10 hills
- Ham and Lyme 10th Edition 2025
Dogs
Dogs are welcome at Ham Hill, but please follow the rules.
- Dog owners should always pick up after their pets. This keeps the park clean for everyone and helps protect the plants. There are lots of bins for dog waste around the park.
- Keep your dog close and stay on the paths. This helps protect wildflowers and stops animals from being disturbed.
- Look out for animals. Sometimes, cows and sheep graze on the grass to help nature. If you see animals in these areas, please keep your dog on a lead. Check the signs on the gates, the noticeboard at the Visitor Centre, or Facebook for updates.
- Watch for Skylarks. There are many skylarks living in the meadows. These are special birds that nest on the ground. From April to July, please keep your dog on a lead when you see skylark warning signs. If dogs or people disturb them, their eggs may not hatch.
Cycling
Cycling is only permitted on the bridleways across the site. Please be mindful and respectful of other visitors when cycling in the area.
Climbing
Yeovil Mountaineering Club have access to climbing at Deep Quarry on Ham Hill. For more information visit the Yeovil Mountaineering Club website.
Wildlife watching
Ham Hill has lots of different plants and animals you can see. In the woods, you might spot wildflowers in April and May, along with birds like nuthatches and woodpeckers. From May to July, the fields are full of singing skylarks, blooming orchids, and butterflies such as marbled whites and large skippers. By the pond at Witcombe Valley, look for dragonflies and frogs in spring and summer. In winter, you could see deer in Pit Wood, buzzards and ravens flying over Horses Wood, and sometimes even a red kite.