Our verdict
The steepest bluebell wood in the Blackdowns and the hardest to park at. Solve the parking and spring here is magic — veteran limes, anemones, orchid clearings — but bring proper boots, the paths are steep and slick.
Ancient woodland on the Blackdown scarp overlooking Taunton Vale, with veteran small-leaved limes, wild service trees and limestone clearings full of orchids and butterflies. Bluebells and wood anemones carpet it in spring.
Ancient woodland and part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Steep slopes and sensitive woodland plants — keep to the paths and rides.