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                 Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal
                Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal            
            
         
        
        
                Holcombe Rogus is situated on the Devon/Somerset border with the town of Wellington to the east and Tiverton to the west. This walk takes in rural farm land, which includes the Grand Western Canal nearby and the Blackdown Hills to the south.            
            
            
    
                 The start of the Great Western Canal
                The start of the Great Western Canal            
            
         
        
        
                A walk starting at Gamlins Farm Campsite, which is very close to the start of the Great Western Canal, and has been designated a Country Park and Nature Reserve. The walk has been set at approximately 5 miles; however, the whole Devon section is 11 miles, with the choice to walk further. It is also part of the national cycle network, offering another option for exploring the area. There is an option to start the walk at a small parking area, see in 'Practical Information'.            
            
            
    
                 Culmstock Beacon Easy
                Culmstock Beacon Easy            
            
        
                An easy, family-friendly circular walk out to Culmstock Beacon, returning via Culm Davy woods. Includes woodland and heathland walking, with stunning views from the Beacon - if the weather plays nicely!            
            
            
    
                 An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset
                An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset            
            
         
        
        
                This is a very easy, West Somerset walk around Nynehead. If you're a fan of Industrial Heritage, this is a walk-through history lesson is tucked into the landscape surrounding the village; add in great views and a fairly level route and you have a near-perfect short ramble with lots of interest on the way.            
            
            
    
                 Quants Nature Reserve
                Quants Nature Reserve            
            
        
                Mosaic of relic heathy grassland and ancient and secondary woodland on the steep north-facing slope of Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).            
            
            
    
                 Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods
                Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods            
            
        
                Honiton town centre walk to Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods.            
            
            
    
                 River Tone Story Trail
                River Tone Story Trail            
            
        
                Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.            
            
            
    
                 A Criss-Cross of Bridges
                A Criss-Cross of Bridges            
            
        
                Take in a lively stretch of the River Tone, a new wildlife mural, and the Mill Stream running through Goodland Gardens. Visit by day you’ll see Little Egrets hunting for fish, and at dusk, you might be joined by bats who are out hunting for their supper.            
            
            
    
                 Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve
                Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve            
            
        
                Species-rich limestone and marshy meadows beside River Yarty.            
            
            
    
                 Blackbrook Meander
                Blackbrook Meander            
            
        
                A gentle meander alongside Blackbrook and around pleasant Hamilton Gault Park. The stream is a traffic-free route for wildlife in and out of the town, including otters and water voles. Come out on a summer evening and watch bats flying above your head catching insects.            
            
            
    
                 River and Canal
                River and Canal            
            
        
                A pleasant route of reasonable distance, taking in a beautiful stretch of Taunton’s crowning glory the River Tone, and a quiet tract of the Bridgwater and Taunton canal. Wildlife abounds.            
            
            
    
                 Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck
                Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck            
            
        
                A short easy stroll to the highest point of the Quantock Hills. Do choose a day with good visibility as the views in all directions are extensive.            
            
            
    
                 Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular
                Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Plainfield to Wills Neck
                Plainfield to Wills Neck            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Quantock Circular in Ramscombe Forest
                Quantock Circular in Ramscombe Forest            
            
         
        
        
                A circular walk through mixed woodland with some steep ascents.            
            
            
    
                 Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
                Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
                Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Weacombe Combe, Bicknoller Post, Kilve & Longstone Hill
                Weacombe Combe, Bicknoller Post, Kilve & Longstone Hill            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross
                Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross            
            
        
                This Somerset walk visits the highest point on Exmoor, Dunkery Beacon. Starting from Wheddon Cross, the highest village on Exmoor, the walk includes a variety of scenic interest including wooded combes and wild moorland.            
            
            
    
                 Around & About Nether Stowey
                Around & About Nether Stowey            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Nether Stowey and Fiddington
                Nether Stowey and Fiddington            
            
         
        
        
                A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.            
            
            
    
                 Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey
                Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Nether Stowey to Holford and back
                Nether Stowey to Holford and back            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Somerset’s Jurrasic Coast : Kilve & East Quantoxhead
                Somerset’s Jurrasic Coast : Kilve & East Quantoxhead            
            
         
        
        
                Along this coast, the dramatic cliffs are layered with blue, yellow and brown lias from the Lower Jurassic period embedded with fossils, particularly ammonites. The beach at Kilve is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Behind the coast, the Quantock Hills rise up at Quantoxhead. Across the Bristol Channel, there are fine views of South Wales, whilst further west along the coast behind Minehead is North Hill and Exmoor National Park.            
            
            
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