Staple Hill is a Marilyn, with a summit at 1,033 feet (315 m). It rises in the Blackdown Hills AONB in Somerset and is half-cloaked in woodland. There's a trig pillar at the summit and be sure to roam around a bit out of the trees to enjoy the hill's sweeping views.

David Howells

May 6, 2021

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Staple Hill at 315m is a UK designated Marilyn (height prominence of 150m) in the Black Down Hills area of Somerset. It is a trig pointed summit.

MCW73

July 12, 2024

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Staple Hill is a hill in the English county of Somerset, the highest point in the Blackdown Hills. It is classed as both a Marilyn and a Hardy.
This is one of the points on the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath ( I could think of other things to call the Herepath, but i'd get banned ) a part of Forestry England woodlands.
There is a loop walk, starting from the car parking area, of 800m taking in a couple of view points with the paths upgraded early in 2009 to be suitable for disabled access.

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Hike the moderate 9.5-mile Staple Fitzpaine Herepath in Blackdown Hills, featuring panoramic views and historic Castle Neroche.

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Staple Hill loop via North Down Plantation

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop from Thurlbear Wood

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Location: Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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