Kings Cliff 6k
Technical sheet
Creation:
Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.83 km -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 86 m -
Vertical drop: - 86 m -
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Highest point: 121 m -
Lowest point: 35 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
North Petherton -
Start/End: N 51.092241° / W 3.01595° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 35 m - Start on Fore Street, A38
- 2 : km 0.01 - alt. 35 m - Turn right onto Fore Street, A38
- 3 : km 0.03 - alt. 36 m - Turn left onto Watery Lane
- 4 : km 0.14 - alt. 36 m - Turn slight right onto Watery Lane
- 5 : km 0.27 - alt. 37 m - Turn left onto High Street
- 6 : km 0.37 - alt. 38 m - Turn left
- 7 : km 0.66 - alt. 42 m - Turn sharp right onto Hulkshay Lane
- 8 : km 0.72 - alt. 42 m - Keep left
- 9 : km 0.77 - alt. 43 m - Keep left
- 10 : km 0.96 - alt. 46 m - Turn left onto Melcombe Lane
- 11 : km 1.05 - alt. 44 m - Turn right
- 12 : km 1.47 - alt. 60 m - Turn sharp right
- 13 : km 1.63 - alt. 62 m - Keep left
- 14 : km 1.78 - alt. 67 m - Keep right
- 15 : km 3.11 - alt. 83 m - Turn left
- 16 : km 3.12 - alt. 84 m - Turn left
- 17 : km 3.61 - alt. 117 m - Turn slight left
- 18 : km 4.48 - alt. 78 m - Turn left
- 19 : km 5.52 - alt. 38 m - Turn left onto High Street
- 20 : km 5.54 - alt. 38 m - Turn right onto Tappers Lane
- 21 : km 5.71 - alt. 36 m - Turn left onto Fore Street, A38
- S/E : km 5.83 - alt. 35 m
Other walks in the area
River and Canal
Walker 2.63 km
+5 m
-5 m
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
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.
Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
Association or club 
4.01 km
+102 m
-97 m
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Spaxton (Somerset)
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.
Blackbrook Meander
Walker 2.84 km
+5 m
-5 m
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
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.
Steart Marshes
Association or club 
6.94 km
+9 m
-9 m
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Otterhampton (Somerset)
A circular walk through the newly created Steart Marshes along well made pathways, with an optional extension to the breach in the former sea defences on the River Parrett.
A Criss-Cross of Bridges
Walker 1.97 km
+4 m
-4 m
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
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.
River Tone Story Trail
Walker 1.81 km
+4 m
-4 m
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.
Plainfield to Wills Neck
Walker 7.98 km
+244 m
-243 m
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Over Stowey (Somerset)
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.
Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular
Association or club 
7.92 km
+210 m
-215 m
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Over Stowey (Somerset)
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.
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