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Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

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West Somerset District

Winsford

Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

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Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

02:39

28.9km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 588 m for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13 m

The Bridge Tea Rooms, Winsford

Highlight • Cafe

157 m

Winsford Packhorse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This delightful little bridge is slightly hidden away but is well worth seeking out. It's a medieval packhorse bridge and spans the pretty Winn Brook in the village of Winsford. …

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200 m

Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor

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This pub is one of the most photographed in the country and is often used as an illustration in travel guides. It's really really pretty, I don't know if it's …

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258 m

Winsford Ford and Footbridge

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The ford is easy to drive through in a normal car (if you have to), but there is a footbridge for pedestrians. There is a really great tea room right next to it

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301 m

Bridge Cottage Tea Room

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We once had a wonderfully delicious cream tea with all the trimmings in the beautiful garden, right next to the ford. Over the years we have tried again and again …

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628 m

St Mary Magdalene Church, Exmoor

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13th century Norman church. Dedicated to Mary Magdalene, rather simple and bright on the inside and with an ancient cemetery around it. We liked it!

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7.64 km

Wheddon Cross Village

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Wheddon Cross is the highest village in Exmoor National Park and affords breathtaking views of Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor’s highest point, and over the stunning Somerset countryside. There is a lively …

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8.74 km

Golden Cleeve Wood

Forest

9.05 km

Putham Wood

Forest

16.0 km

Bridleway Through Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Rid up farm track to find the start, mainly crossing farm fields but there are some stunning views from up there

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

9.68 km

6.41 km

740 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

9.72 km

4.05 km

2.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

19°C

12°C

95 %

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Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

The Bridge Tea Rooms, Winsford

Winsford Packhorse Bridge

Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor

Winsford Ford and Footbridge

Bridge Cottage Tea Room

St Mary Magdalene Church, Exmoor

Wheddon Cross Village

Bridleway Through Fields

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