Bluebell Woods

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.15 km
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    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 112 m
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    Vertical drop: - 110 m
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    Highest point: 174 m
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    Lowest point: 95 m
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 104 m - Start near Marsh Lane, South Molton, Devon EX36 3LZ, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 104 m - Head east on Marsh Ln
  3. 3 : km 0.31 - alt. 110 m - Head east on Marsh Ln
  4. 4 : km 0.57 - alt. 116 m - Head northeast on Marsh Ln
  5. 5 : km 0.82 - alt. 119 m - Head east on Marsh Ln
  6. 6 : km 1.1 - alt. 125 m - Head northeast on Marsh Ln
  7. 7 : km 1.35 - alt. 125 m - Head northeast on Marsh Ln
  8. 8 : km 1.38 - alt. 126 m - Head on Marsh Ln
  9. 9 : km 1.38 - alt. 126 m - Head southwest on Marsh Ln
  10. 10 : km 1.4 - alt. 126 m - Head southwest on Marsh Ln
  11. 11 : km 1.4 - alt. 126 m - Head northeast on Marsh Ln
  12. 12 : km 1.42 - alt. 126 m - Head southwest on Marsh Ln
  13. 13 : km 1.44 - alt. 126 m - Head northeast on Marsh Ln
  14. 14 : km 1.44 - alt. 126 m - Head northeast on Marsh Ln
  15. S/E : km 8.15 - alt. 104 m

Other walks in the area

Walking Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford

Association or club
↔24.31 km ↗+660 m ↘-610 m ◔8h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Knowstone (Devon)
Stage 8 takes us into Exmoor National Park and back to some high ground but mostly it's a riverside walk along the River Barle that is a tributary to the River Exe that flows all the way to the south Devon coast at Exmouth. The route goes over Tar Steps near Hawkridge and has the option of finishing at Withypool or continuing to Exford to stay at the YHA.

Walking Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath

Walker
Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath
↔12.88 km ↗+198 m ↘-202 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Exmoor (Somerset)
This beautiful circular walk in Exmoor National Park visits Cow Castle using paths to Picked Stones. The return way follows Two Moors Way along River Barle and goes across gorgeous hills and valleys.

Walking Codden Hill

Walker
Codden Hill
↔3.75 km ↗+107 m ↘-109 m ◔1h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Bishop's Tawton (Devon)
This short circular walk with ascents and descents close to Barnstaple provides a good way to explore Codden Hill which overlooks the surroundings valleys and River Taw Estuary.

Walking Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps

Walker
↔13.16 km ↗+375 m ↘-374 m ◔4h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Dulverton (Somerset)
This Exmoor walk starts from Tarr Steps, a well-known beauty spot, and then continues through countryside of steep, green fields dotted with small farms. The route crosses West Ansley Common before returning to the start through the village of Hawkridge.

Walking Stage 9 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Exford to Lynmouth

Association or club
↔30.42 km ↗+638 m ↘-877 m ◔10h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Exford (Somerset)
The final stage is a bit longer than the others but it is a pleasant walk without too many climbs. First of all, it retraces steps back to Withypool, then follows the River Barle to Simonsbath. From there it's over The Chains to meet the Tarka Trail and descend the Cheriton Ridge and along the East Lyn River to end up in Lynmouth.

Walking Stage 7 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Morchard Bishop to Knowstone

Association or club
↔23.46 km ↗+309 m ↘-264 m ◔7h 35 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Morchard Bishop (Devon)
There are basically two parts to the seventh stage; Morchard Bishop to Witherage and then Witherage to Knowstone, both 8 milers and through interesting Mid Devon agricultural landscape. We follow the River Datch for a while to reach Washford Pyne, then follow the Little Dart River. We meet the Ridge and Valley Walk at Witherage and, cross over the A 371.

Walking Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common

Walker
Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
↔4.89 km ↗+193 m ↘-197 m ◔1h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)
This short circular walk with steep ascents and descents provides a good way to discover the beautiful river gorge at Watersmeet where Hoar Oak Water meets the East Lyn River. On your way, you will discover a lovely waterfall and viewpoints over the valley.

Walking The Doone Valley from Malmsmead

Walker
↔11.56 km ↗+252 m ↘-252 m ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from North Devon (Devon)
Starting from Malmsmead, this walk in the Exmoor National Park includes sections in Devon and Somerset. The main focus of the route is areas associated with the Lorna Doone novels. However expect much more with valley and moorland walking in this excellent Exmoor walk.

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