Exmoor 18m

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 17.04 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 9h 20 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 1,726 ft
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    Descent: - 1,709 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,532 ft
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    Lowest point: 554 ft
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  2. 1 : mi 0 - alt. 1,355 ft - Turn right
  3. 2 : mi 0.34 - alt. 1,450 ft - Turn right
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  6. 5 : mi 2.87 - alt. 1,283 ft - Turn left
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  9. 8 : mi 5.15 - alt. 1,001 ft - Turn right
  10. 9 : mi 5.79 - alt. 1,276 ft - Turn sharp right onto Landacre Lane
  11. 10 : mi 5.9 - alt. 1,322 ft - Turn right onto Landacre Lane
  12. 11 : mi 6.69 - alt. 1,276 ft - Turn left
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  14. 13 : mi 10 - alt. 958 ft - Turn slight left
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  19. 18 : mi 12.95 - alt. 676 ft - Turn left
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  25. 24 : mi 16.71 - alt. 1,450 ft - Turn sharp right
  26. 25 : mi 17.04 - alt. 1,355 ft - Turn left
  27. S/E : mi 17.04 - alt. 1,352 ft

Other walks in the area

Walking Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath

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Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath
↔8.00 mi ↗+650 ft ↘-663 ft ◔4h 15 ▲Average
⚑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 Stage 9 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Exford to Lynmouth

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↔18.90 mi ↗+2,093 ft ↘-2,877 ft ◔10h 30 ▲Average
⚑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 The Doone Valley from Malmsmead

Visorando Member
↔7.18 mi ↗+827 ft ↘-827 ft ◔4h 00 ▲Average
⚑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.

Walking Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common

Visorando Member
Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common
↔3.04 mi ↗+633 ft ↘-646 ft ◔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 Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps

Visorando Member
↔8.18 mi ↗+1,230 ft ↘-1,227 ft ◔4h 50 ▲Average
⚑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 Hollerday Hill, The Valley of Rocks and South Cleave from Lynton

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Hollerday Hill, The Valley of Rocks and South Cleave from Lynton
↔3.78 mi ↗+896 ft ↘-886 ft ◔2h 30 ▲Average
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)
This beautiful circular walk is perfect to discover the Valley of Rocks from several viewpoints. First, you will reach Hollerday Hill viewpoint before you go up to the South Cleave (steep section, avoid during wet conditions!). The views of these famous rocks from the paths which go to Lynton are gorgeous!

Walking Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth

Visorando Member
↔4.28 mi ↗+896 ft ↘-889 ft ◔2h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lynton and Lynmouth (Devon)
This Exmoor walk includes coast, valley and high level sections. Starting from Lynmouth, the route climbs to Contisubury before crossing high pastures to descend to Watersmeet. The return leg of the walk follows the River Lyn downstream to the coast.

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 ▲Average
⚑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.

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