Dulverton - Tarr Steps - Final

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.60 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,302 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,319 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,198 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 436 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 466 ft - Start on
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  40. 39 : mi 12.56 - alt. 463 ft - Turn right
  41. S/E : mi 12.6 - alt. 469 ft

Other walks in the area

Walking Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps

Visorando Member
↔8.18 mi ↗+1,230 ft ↘-1,227 ft ◔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 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford

Association / Club / Walk leader
↔15.10 mi ↗+2,165 ft ↘-2,001 ft ◔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 Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross

Visorando Member
↔8.34 mi ↗+1,273 ft ↘-1,260 ft ◔4h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Cutcombe (Somerset)
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.

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

Association / Club / Walk leader
↔18.90 mi ↗+2,093 ft ↘-2,877 ft ◔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 Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal

Visorando Member
Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal
↔2.97 mi ↗+92 ft ↘-92 ft ◔1h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Holcombe Rogus (Devon)
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.

Walking Wootton Courtenay and Timberscombe from Dunster

Visorando Member
Wootton Courtenay and Timberscombe from Dunster
↔8.39 mi ↗+1,322 ft ↘-1,342 ft ◔5h 00 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Dunster (Somerset)
This circular walk with ascends (one pretty steep!) and descents uses a section of Macmillan Way West with beautiful viewpoints from Grabbist and Knowle hills. Then, you will discover quiet villages and paths in Whits Wood before you go back to Dunster.

Walking Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath

Visorando Member
Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath
↔8.00 mi ↗+650 ft ↘-663 ft ◔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 The start of the Great Western Canal

Visorando Member
The start of the Great Western Canal
↔4.76 mi ↗+98 ft ↘-98 ft ◔2h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Stawley (Somerset)
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'.

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