While odd to say out loud, this ridgeline offers tremendous views of the surrounding fields and valleys. It's climbing up from the Barle and this top stretch is part of the Exe Valley Way.

At the western end of the ridge is Hawkridge itself, a lovely old village with excellent views.

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January 11, 2024

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This beautiful landscape is shared with cattle and calves, sheep, and lambs every summer, whilst the year-round inhabitants include the unique Exmoor pony, the large red deer, the brown hare, buzzards and kestrels
This country is for those who love walking, riding, cycling amongst hills and visiting tiny villages, churches, and the breath-taking cliffs along one of the most striking coasts in the U.K

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1. Dulverton and Tarr Steps loop

20.0km

05:42

440m

450m

Hike the difficult Dulverton and Tarr Steps loop, a 12.4-mile (20.0 km) trail in Exmoor National Park featuring the ancient Tarr Steps bridg

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2. St Giles' Church, Hawkridge – Hawkridge Ridge loop from Hawkridge

9.59km

02:44

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Bridge Inn – View of Dulverton loop from Dulverton

16.8km

04:41

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Withypool and Hawkridge, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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River Barle Stepping Stones

Exmoor National Park Centre Dulverton

Tarr Steps Clapper Bridge

Winsford Ford and Footbridge

Great Rowbarrow Cairn

Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor

Wheddon Cross Village

Winsford Packhorse Bridge

Tarr Steps River Walk

River Ford in Exmoor National Park

Simonsbath Circular Walk via Picked Stones and Cow Castle

Hawkridge Ridge

1. Dulverton and Tarr Steps loop

2. St Giles' Church, Hawkridge – Hawkridge Ridge loop from Hawkridge

3. The Bridge Inn – View of Dulverton loop from Dulverton

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