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South West England

Middlewood Climb – Castle Neroche Woods loop from Bickenhall

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Middlewood Climb – Castle Neroche Woods loop from Bickenhall

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Middlewood Climb – Castle Neroche Woods loop from Bickenhall

02:37

9.17km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.94 km

Middlewood Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Gravel or MTB, mostly consistent gradient with a few steeper sections to power through. Can get muddy at the bottom.

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4.58 km

Castle Neroche Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

5.16 km

Castle Neroche Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Castle

Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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5.38 km

Castle Neroche

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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5.50 km

View of the Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

Stop for a moment at this viewpoint near the remains of Castle Neroche and take in these sensational views across the Blackdown Hills.

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6.29 km

Scenic Rural Road in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Take this right to avoid the main road. Much prettier

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7.97 km

Giant Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you'll find a giant oak tree towering over a wooden bench, creating the perfect shady spot where you catch your breath or have some lunch.

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9.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

3.25 km

448 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.16 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

23°C

17°C

43 %

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