Holcombe Rogus walks

Holcombe Rogus and Great Western Canal ( Download : PDF )

2.97mi +92ft -92ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Holcombe Rogus - Devon

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.

An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset ( Download : PDF )

2.41mi +62ft -59ft 1h10 Easy
Starting point in Nynehead - Somerset

This is a very easy, West Somerset walk around Nynehead. If you're a fan of Industrial Heritage, this is a walk-through history lesson is tucked into the landscape surrounding the village; add in great views and a fairly level route and you have a near-perfect short ramble with lots of interest on the way.

Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck ( Download : PDF )

2.63mi +259ft -266ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in West Bagborough - Somerset

A short easy stroll to the highest point of the Quantock Hills. Do choose a day with good visibility as the views in all directions are extensive.

Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods ( Download : PDF )

6.24mi +758ft -741ft 3h30 Easy
Starting point in Honiton - Devon

Honiton town centre walk to Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods.

Quantock Circular in Ramscombe Forest ( Download : PDF )

3.82mi +505ft -499ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Over Stowey - Somerset

A circular walk through mixed woodland with some steep ascents.

Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular ( Download : PDF )

4.92mi +735ft -738ft 2h55 Easy
Starting point in 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.

Plainfield to Wills Neck ( Download : PDF )

4.96mi +778ft -761ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in 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.

Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln ( Download : PDF )

2.49mi +308ft -308ft 1h25 Average
Starting point in 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.

Weacombe Combe, Bicknoller Post, Kilve & Longstone Hill ( Download : PDF )

6.85mi +1191ft -1175ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in West Quantoxhead - Somerset

This Somerset walk in the Quantock Hills provides some wonderful views of this beautiful part of Britain. The route follows well trodden paths and tracks for most the way. Choose a day with good visibility to make the most of this scenic walk.

Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps ( Download : PDF )

8.18mi +1148ft -1148ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in 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.

Stage 8 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : Knowstone to YHA Exford ( Download : PDF )

15.1mi +1775ft -1608ft 8h30 Average
Starting point in 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.

Around & About Nether Stowey ( Download : PDF )

3.35mi +207ft -197ft 1h45
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset

Starting from the centre of the village, this route makes a complete circuit of Nether Stowey with views over the village and the surrounding countryside and coast across to South Wales.

Nether Stowey and Fiddington ( Download : PDF )

5.12mi +184ft -184ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset

A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.

Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey ( Download : PDF )

3.56mi +512ft -499ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset

A circular walk through pastureland, woodland and country lanes. Suitable for most weather conditions and seasons but stout footwear is essential. There are some stiles and two steep ascents.

Nether Stowey to Holford and back ( Download : PDF )

8.01mi +1266ft -1247ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset

A circular day walk to The Plough Inn at Holford over the Quantocks, taking in part of the Coleridge Way, Walford’s Gibbet and Holford Combe with fine views of the Somerset Coast. There are some lengthy climbs and descents. Can get muddy in places.

Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross ( Download : PDF )

8.34mi +1188ft -1178ft 4h50 Average
Starting point in 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.

Somerset’s Jurrasic Coast : Kilve & East Quantoxhead ( Download : PDF )

3.11mi +154ft -174ft 1h35 Easy
Starting point in Kilve - Somerset

Along this coast, the dramatic cliffs are layered with blue, yellow and brown lias from the Lower Jurassic period embedded with fossils, particularly ammonites. The beach at Kilve is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Behind the coast, the Quantock Hills rise up at Quantoxhead. Across the Bristol Channel, there are fine views of South Wales, whilst further west along the coast behind Minehead is North Hill and Exmoor National Park.

Stage 9 Devon's Coast-to-Coast : YHA Exford to Lynmouth ( Download : PDF )

18.9mi +1949ft -2799ft 10h25 Average
Starting point in 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.

Steart Marshes Walk ( Download : PDF )

4.31mi +23ft -23ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Otterhampton - England

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.

Selworthy Beacon and North Hill from Bossington ( Download : PDF )

8.15mi +1148ft -1132ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in 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.