Hawkridge Woods Walk – Lime Kiln 2025
A short walk exploring woodland around Hawkridge Reserviour. There is evidence of 23 lime kilns in the Quantock Hills, with this one at Hawkridge being the only fully restored example. In its time it would have produced between five and eight tons of lime a day. The kiln faces into the prevailing wind and has ‘wings’ in order to catch maximum draught.
Open Days & Times
Access at all times. Visit website for more details.
On this walk you might see Roe Deer and possibly Red Deer too, if you are out at dawn or dusk. Buzzards can often be seen soaring on the thermals as you look out from the view point bench towards Aisholt Common.