Tarr Steps Loop 7.4m

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.41 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 699 ft
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    Descent: - 682 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,138 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 692 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 810 ft - Start on Worth Lane
  2. 1 : mi 1.58 - alt. 915 ft - Turn left
  3. 2 : mi 2.48 - alt. 1,001 ft - Turn left
  4. 3 : mi 3.1 - alt. 738 ft - Turn slight left
  5. 4 : mi 3.2 - alt. 699 ft - Turn slight right
  6. 5 : mi 3.21 - alt. 699 ft - Turn slight left
  7. 6 : mi 3.26 - alt. 699 ft - Keep right
  8. 7 : mi 3.28 - alt. 699 ft - Keep right
  9. 8 : mi 3.47 - alt. 728 ft - Turn slight left
  10. 9 : mi 3.88 - alt. 728 ft - Turn right
  11. 10 : mi 3.9 - alt. 745 ft - Turn left
  12. 11 : mi 4.04 - alt. 732 ft - Turn sharp right
  13. 12 : mi 4.3 - alt. 741 ft - Keep right
  14. 13 : mi 4.98 - alt. 764 ft - Turn slight left
  15. 14 : mi 4.99 - alt. 764 ft - Turn right
  16. 15 : mi 5.01 - alt. 771 ft - Turn left
  17. 16 : mi 6.59 - alt. 797 ft - Turn slight right
  18. 17 : mi 7.02 - alt. 886 ft - Turn left
  19. S/E : mi 7.41 - alt. 810 ft

Other walks in the area

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 Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps

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↔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 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 ▲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 Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross

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↔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 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 The Doone Valley from Malmsmead

Visorando Member
↔7.18 mi ↗+827 ft ↘-827 ft ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑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 Selworthy Beacon and North Hill from Bossington

Visorando Member
↔8.15 mi ↗+1,125 ft ↘-1,106 ft ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Selworthy (Somerset)
Selworthy Beacon and North Hill are the main objectives of this walk from Bossington, Somerset. The route offers a variety of Exmoor scenery with coastal hills, views of high moors and the interesting village of Selworthy.

Walking Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common

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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.

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