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Exmoor

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Riverside Path loop from Simonsbath

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South West England

Somerset

West Somerset District

Exmoor

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Riverside Path loop from Simonsbath

Moderate

3.3

(3)

hikers

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Riverside Path loop from Simonsbath

03:18

11.9km

200m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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589 m

Riverside Trail in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • River

1.82 km

Between 1845 and 1857, there was a mine here, next to the River Barle, that initially produced copper and later switched to iron production. Now, only a few remnants remain, such as some stones from the worker's cottages.

Tip by

2.35 km

Walk along the River Barle

Highlight • River

2.78 km

Nice Bridleway for Mountain Biking

Highlight • Trail

2.82 km

Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

3.47 km

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Swim shoes/boots - it’s quite shallow also so not able to fully swim but great for a cool off dip

Tip by

11.3 km

Simonsbath Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge at Simonsbath has three segmental arches and has the date 1879 on the parapet. An earlier bridge here was referred to at the Quarter Sessions of 1652. Medieval in origin, subsequently extensively rebuilt especially after 1952 floods.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.26 km

5.17 km

405 m

108 m

Surfaces

5.40 km

3.59 km

2.68 km

169 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

21°C

14°C

24 %

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Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Riverside Path loop from Simonsbath

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