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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.77 km
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    Calculated time: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 28 m
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    Vertical drop: - 28 m

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    Highest point: 127 m
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    Lowest point: 98 m

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Description

Park in the road just outside the Prince of Wales Pub (or in the pub if you intend to use it as part of the walk).

(S/E) Proceed down the track that runs beside the pub on the right and follows through some farm buildings.
Continue straight on this track to a metal farm gate incorporating a stile.

(1) Once over the stile, bear left and continue the path with a hedge to the left. The path joins with the base of the hill. At that point, you will enter a wooded area. Ignoring the stile on your right, continue straight, leaving the wooded area to open field.

(2) As you continue along this path, there is a wooden bridge to the left which takes you across a small stream. Cross over the stream and turn right after a few yards. Follow this path with a field to your left towards Fenacre Farm.

(3) Continue on the path until you will see two stiles. Take the stile on the right and on meeting a road, Cross over to a gate leading down to the Great Western Canal. Walk on the canal towpath with the canal on the left to Dunn's Court.

(4) There is some interesting industrial heritage to be seen, in the form of lime kilns with an information board explaining the workings. The canal enters a very narrow tunnel, just after these workings. Leave the canal up some steps to join the road leading back to Holcombe Rogus and the start point

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 126 m - Prince of Wales Pub
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 104 m - Stile
  3. 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 102 m - Whipcott Farm
  4. 3 : km 2.12 - alt. 99 m - Fenacre Farm
  5. 4 : km 3.53 - alt. 109 m - Dunn's Court
  6. S/E : km 4.77 - alt. 126 m - Prince of Wales Pub

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
jillythomp
jillythomp

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 16/05/24
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

We loved this walk. Holcombe Rogus is a pretty village and the church has an amazing history.
The pub is sadly up for sale/rent and very much closed so we were able to use the car park.
We enjoyed the sound of the trickling stream and then on to the canal. It was all very peaceful and very beautiful. It was helped of course by gorgeous weather in May.

KJohno
KJohno

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : 14/08/22
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk done with two kids and a dog. All paths well sign posted.

Delphinium
Delphinium ★

Hi Fenella,
That is a shame the pub was closed...
Glad you enjoyed the walk!
Enjoy your adventures ;-)

Fenella
Fenella

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 10/07/22
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Excellent clear instructions except sadly the pub would now appear to be closed. Gorgeous countryside, have already recommended your site to friends.

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