Horner Woods
Habitat: Mostly deciduous woodland, particularly sessile oak and ash, with some pines and adjacent heather moorland.
Horner: SS898456 Webber’s Post: SS903439 Cloutsham Splash: SS897431 Pool Bridge: SS875447
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Directions
From A39 between Allerford and Porlock turn left to West Luccombe. Take right turn signposted ‘Filter Station’ for c.2 miles to reach Pool Bridge, or keep straight on for 0.5 mile to Horner car park. Carry on past Horner and turn right uphill to reach Webber’s Post; right fork from there goes down to Cloutsham Splash.
Accessibility
Open access all year. Extensive network of paths vary in quality though often uneven. Steep gradients in places. Most accessible areas for birders with mobility issues are Webber’s Post and along the road above Cloutsham Splash. Public toilets and tea room at Horner car park. Nearest shops etc. at Porlock.
About the Site
Much of the area falls within the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate.