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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Best Hikes to Hawkridge Ridge

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1. Dulverton and Tarr Steps loop — Exmoor National Park

20.0km

05:42

440m

450m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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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Elevation 290 m

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

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Hawkridge Ridge

1. Dulverton and Tarr Steps loop — Exmoor National Park

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

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

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