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View of Cow Castle

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Location: Exmoor, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Barle Valley & Cow Castle loop from Simonsbath — Exmoor National Park

11.0km

03:04

190m

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

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2. Wheal Eliza Mine Ruins – View of Cow Castle loop from Simonsbath

15.4km

04:15

260m

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

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3. View of Cow Castle – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

21.8km

06:06

420m

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

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Javi Jaavii

September 12, 2023

This spot offers privileged views of Cow Castle, a univallate hillfort from the Iron Age that occupies an isolated knoll in the valley of the River Barle, dominating it.

A. D. Wilson

March 5, 2020

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cow_Castle

Legend says that the hillfort was built by fairies to protect themselves against the earth.

Cow Castle is an Iron Age hill fort 5.75 kilometres (4 mi) West South West of Exford, Somerset, England within the Exmoor National Park. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1] It has been added to the heritage at Risk register because of the risk from bracken.[2]

It occupies an isolated hilltop and has a single rampart and ditch, enclosing 0.9 hectares. It is in the valley of the River Barle. It is 1.2 ha in area and surrounded by a rampart, up to 2m high.[3]

FARID L

January 13, 2024

Moderate trail for everyone to explore and enjoy

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Elevation 360 m

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Exmoor National Park

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Location: Exmoor, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

View of Cow Castle

1. Barle Valley & Cow Castle loop from Simonsbath — Exmoor National Park

2. Wheal Eliza Mine Ruins – View of Cow Castle loop from Simonsbath

3. View of Cow Castle – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

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