Staple Hill Easy Access Viewpoint Trail

Please note: We advise people not to use the trails during heavy snow, due to the danger of hidden hazards and dangerously hanging branches. The car park will remain open, but will be untreated and may be extremely icy. If you chose to use the trails or car park at this time, you do so at your own risk.

This trail allows everyone, including those with limited mobility, to explore the beautiful countryside of the Blackdown Hills from the car park at Staple Hill. New viewpoints have opened up some spectacular views across the Vale of Taunton. On a clear day you can see all the way to Wales.

The trail has been designed and built to national ‘all ability’ access standards so it is easy for everyone to use including those with limited mobility. The two viewpoints have picnic benches and seating and the kissing gates are big enough for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are also no steep gradients and the wide compacted path surface makes pushing wheelchairs and pushchairs easy.