Wills Neck Circuit

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.25 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 325 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 334 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 382 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 63 m
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
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. 80 m - Start on Castle Street
  2. 2 : km 0.2 - alt. 98 m - Keep left onto Castle Hill
  3. 3 : km 0.65 - alt. 102 m - Turn left onto Bincombe Road
  4. 4 : km 1.25 - alt. 148 m - Keep right onto Bincombe Road
  5. 5 : km 1.32 - alt. 153 m - Keep left onto Crowcombe Road
  6. 6 : km 1.52 - alt. 164 m - Turn left onto Friarn Lane
  7. 7 : km 2.31 - alt. 172 m - Keep right
  8. 8 : km 2.62 - alt. 150 m - Keep left
  9. 9 : km 2.91 - alt. 147 m - Turn slight right onto Adscombe Lane
  10. 10 : km 3.11 - alt. 154 m - Keep right
  11. 11 : km 3.47 - alt. 166 m - Keep left
  12. 12 : km 3.5 - alt. 165 m - Turn left
  13. 13 : km 4.11 - alt. 197 m - Keep left
  14. 14 : km 4.37 - alt. 243 m - Turn right
  15. 15 : km 4.64 - alt. 285 m - Turn right
  16. 16 : km 4.73 - alt. 288 m - Turn slight right onto Cockercombe Road
  17. 17 : km 5.4 - alt. 319 m - Turn left onto The Drove
  18. 18 : km 5.49 - alt. 321 m - Keep right
  19. 19 : km 5.64 - alt. 334 m - Turn slight left
  20. 20 : km 5.83 - alt. 344 m - Turn slight right
  21. 21 : km 5.91 - alt. 348 m - Keep left
  22. 22 : km 5.96 - alt. 352 m - Keep left
  23. 23 : km 6.22 - alt. 381 m - Turn left
  24. 24 : km 6.22 - alt. 381 m - Turn right
  25. 25 : km 6.48 - alt. 352 m - Turn slight right
  26. 26 : km 6.61 - alt. 344 m - Keep left
  27. 27 : km 6.66 - alt. 343 m - Keep right
  28. 28 : km 6.8 - alt. 334 m - Keep right
  29. 29 : km 6.94 - alt. 321 m - Turn slight left onto The Drove
  30. 30 : km 7.03 - alt. 319 m - Turn right onto Cockercombe Road
  31. 31 : km 7.13 - alt. 318 m - Keep left onto Cockercombe Road
  32. 32 : km 7.7 - alt. 288 m - Keep left
  33. 33 : km 8.55 - alt. 259 m - Keep left
  34. 34 : km 9.56 - alt. 205 m - Keep left
  35. 35 : km 9.74 - alt. 178 m - Turn sharp right
  36. 36 : km 9.92 - alt. 168 m - Turn left
  37. 37 : km 10.1 - alt. 151 m - Keep left onto Quantock Lane
  38. 38 : km 10.69 - alt. 110 m - Turn slight right onto Water Lane
  39. 39 : km 11.1 - alt. 113 m - Turn slight right onto Over Stowey Road
  40. 40 : km 11.13 - alt. 112 m - Turn right onto Plainsfield Road
  41. 41 : km 11.14 - alt. 112 m - Turn left onto Over Stowey Road
  42. 42 : km 11.32 - alt. 112 m - Turn left
  43. 43 : km 12.16 - alt. 74 m - Turn right
  44. 44 : km 12.34 - alt. 63 m - Turn left
  45. 45 : km 12.36 - alt. 63 m - Turn left
  46. 46 : km 12.55 - alt. 63 m - Turn left onto Cannington Road, A39
  47. 47 : km 12.72 - alt. 66 m - Turn left onto St Mary Street
  48. 48 : km 13.05 - alt. 74 m - Turn left onto Castle Street
  49. S/E : km 13.25 - alt. 80 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

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 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 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 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 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 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 Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln

Association or club
Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
↔4.01 km ↗+94 m ↘-94 m ◔1h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Spaxton (Somerset)

A circular walk around Hawkridge Reservoir with opportunities for some bird watching. Then through mixed woodland and across high pasture with views across to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor. The mile extension takes in a renovated limekiln and a viewpoint on Hawkridge Common.

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