Play areas
There are two natural play areas at Ham Hill, the Wildwood Play Zone located near to the Prince of Wales pub, and the Hillfort Hideout, located next the Visitor Centre. These play areas were constructed by the ranger team using local materials.
Walking and running
Ham Hill has four easy‑to‑follow walking trails that take you around all parts of the site. There are also lots of other paths and open spaces to explore if you feel confident finding your own way. Many of these paths link to local public footpaths and well‑known long‑distance routes, including the Liberty Trail, Monarch’s Way and the River Parrett Trail.
You can download our site map below to see where the waymarked trails go.
Ham Hill also hosts several organised running events during the year. Popular races include the Full Monty‑cute race in December and the Ham to Lyme ultra marathon in July. You can find links to the organisers’ websites below.
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 is full of wildlife because it has lots of different places for nature to thrive.
In spring, visit the woodlands to see wildflowers in April and May. You may also spot woodland birds like nuthatches and great spotted woodpeckers.
From May to July, the meadows are full of life. You can hear skylarks singing, see orchids in flower, and spot butterflies such as marbled white and large skipper.
In Witcombe Valley, the pond and dragonfly scrape are great places to look for dragonflies and amphibians during spring and summer.
In winter, keep an eye out for roe deer in Pit Wood, buzzards and ravens flying over Horses Wood, and sometimes even a red kite.