Tarr Steps Loop 7.4m
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 11.92 km
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Average duration: 4h 00
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 213 m
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Vertical drop: - 208 m
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Highest point: 347 m
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Lowest point: 211 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Withypool and Hawkridge
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Start/End: N 51.106265° / W 3.65157°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 247 m - Start on Worth Lane
- 2 : km 2.54 - alt. 279 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 4 - alt. 305 m - Turn left
- 4 : km 4.99 - alt. 225 m - Turn slight left
- 5 : km 5.15 - alt. 213 m - Turn slight right
- 6 : km 5.17 - alt. 213 m - Turn slight left
- 7 : km 5.25 - alt. 213 m - Keep right
- 8 : km 5.27 - alt. 213 m - Keep right
- 9 : km 5.59 - alt. 222 m - Turn slight left
- 10 : km 6.24 - alt. 222 m - Turn right
- 11 : km 6.27 - alt. 227 m - Turn left
- 12 : km 6.49 - alt. 223 m - Turn sharp right
- 13 : km 6.93 - alt. 226 m - Keep right
- 14 : km 8.01 - alt. 233 m - Turn slight left
- 15 : km 8.04 - alt. 233 m - Turn right
- 16 : km 8.07 - alt. 235 m - Turn left
- 17 : km 10.6 - alt. 243 m - Turn slight right
- 18 : km 11.3 - alt. 270 m - Turn left
- S/E : km 11.92 - alt. 247 m
Other walks in the area
Stage 9 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Exford to Lynmouth
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.
Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
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.
Cow Castle by Pickedstones Farm from Simonsbath

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.
Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross
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.
Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford
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.
The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
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.
Selworthy Beacon and North Hill from Bossington
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.
Watersmeet by Ash Bridge and South Hill Common

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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