Across The Quantocks (Long)

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.69 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 409 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 403 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 356 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 131 m
  • ⚐
    District: Holford 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 51.133144° / W 3.216233°
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Description

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If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 329 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 323 m - Turn right
  3. 3 : km 0.06 - alt. 321 m - Turn slight right onto Crowcombe Road
  4. 4 : km 0.32 - alt. 325 m - Keep left onto The Drove
  5. 5 : km 1.17 - alt. 320 m - Turn right onto Little Quantock Combe
  6. 6 : km 2.03 - alt. 214 m - Turn slight right onto Little Quantock Lane
  7. 7 : km 2.17 - alt. 206 m - Keep right onto Little Quantock Lane
  8. 8 : km 2.74 - alt. 155 m - Turn left onto Church Lane
  9. 9 : km 2.89 - alt. 137 m - Turn right onto Crowcombe Road
  10. 10 : km 3.09 - alt. 131 m - Keep left onto Crowcombe Road
  11. 11 : km 3.65 - alt. 149 m - Keep right
  12. 12 : km 3.88 - alt. 142 m - Turn right onto Williton Road, A358
  13. 13 : km 4.44 - alt. 131 m - Turn right onto Halsway Lane
  14. 14 : km 4.81 - alt. 158 m - Keep left onto Halsway Lane
  15. 15 : km 6.11 - alt. 149 m - Turn sharp right
  16. 16 : km 6.86 - alt. 275 m - Keep right
  17. 17 : km 6.94 - alt. 287 m - Keep left
  18. 18 : km 7.22 - alt. 329 m - Keep left
  19. 19 : km 7.69 - alt. 296 m - Turn slight left
  20. 20 : km 7.99 - alt. 294 m - Keep left
  21. 21 : km 8.13 - alt. 291 m - Turn sharp right
  22. 22 : km 8.19 - alt. 293 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 9.75 - alt. 169 m - Keep right
  24. 24 : km 9.93 - alt. 188 m - Turn sharp left
  25. 25 : km 10.27 - alt. 250 m - Turn right
  26. 26 : km 10.34 - alt. 254 m - Turn right
  27. 27 : km 11.73 - alt. 309 m - Turn right
  28. 28 : km 11.75 - alt. 307 m - Keep left
  29. 29 : km 12 - alt. 320 m - Keep right
  30. 30 : km 12.45 - alt. 348 m - Keep right
  31. 31 : km 12.53 - alt. 335 m - Keep left
  32. 32 : km 12.63 - alt. 330 m - Turn sharp right
  33. 33 : km 12.65 - alt. 330 m - Turn sharp left
  34. S/E : km 12.69 - alt. 330 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Quantock Circular in Ramscombe Forest

Association or club
Quantock Circular in Ramscombe Forest
↔6.15 km ↗+154 m ↘-152 m ◔2h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Over Stowey (Somerset)

A circular walk through mixed woodland with some steep ascents.

Walking Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular

Association or club
Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular
↔7.92 km ↗+224 m ↘-225 m ◔2h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Over Stowey (Somerset)

A circular walk through woodland and farmland with occasional lane walking, taking in part of the Quantock Greenway. There are fine views across The Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor.

Walking Plainfield to Wills Neck

Walker
↔7.98 km ↗+237 m ↘-232 m ◔2h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Over Stowey (Somerset)

This walk in the Quantock Hills takes you to Wills Neck the highest point in this Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty. There is a sharp climb to start before you start to enjoy the extensive views.

Walking Around & About Nether Stowey

Association or club
Around & About Nether Stowey
↔5.40 km ↗+63 m ↘-60 m ◔1h 45 ▲Not specified
⚑Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)

Starting from the centre of the village, this route makes a complete circuit of Nether Stowey with views over the village and the surrounding countryside and coast across to South Wales.

Walking Nether Stowey to Holford and back

Association or club
Nether Stowey to Holford and back
↔12.88 km ↗+386 m ↘-380 m ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)

A circular day walk to The Plough Inn at Holford over the Quantocks, taking in part of the Coleridge Way, Walford’s Gibbet and Holford Combe with fine views of the Somerset Coast. There are some lengthy climbs and descents. Can get muddy in places.

Walking Nether Stowey and Fiddington

Association or club
Nether Stowey and Fiddington
↔8.23 km ↗+56 m ↘-56 m ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)

A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.

Walking Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey

Association or club
Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey
↔5.73 km ↗+156 m ↘-152 m ◔2h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)

A circular walk through pastureland, woodland and country lanes. Suitable for most weather conditions and seasons but stout footwear is essential. There are some stiles and two steep ascents.

Walking Weacombe Combe, Bicknoller Post, Kilve & Longstone Hill

Walker
↔11.02 km ↗+363 m ↘-358 m ◔4h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from West Quantoxhead (Somerset)

This Somerset walk in the Quantock Hills provides some wonderful views of this beautiful part of Britain. The route follows well trodden paths and tracks for most the way. Choose a day with good visibility to make the most of this scenic walk.

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