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West Somerset District

Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

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South West England

West Somerset District

Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

Hard

5

riders

Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Wheddon Cross Village loop from Winsford

02:36

28.4km

690m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

13 m

The Bridge Tea Rooms, Winsford

Highlight • Cafe

2

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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3

200 m

Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor

Highlight • Pub

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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4

258 m

Winsford Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • River

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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5

301 m

Bridge Cottage Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

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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6

7.09 km

Wheddon Cross Village

Highlight • Settlement

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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8.19 km

Golden Cleeve Wood

Forest

8.51 km

Putham Wood

Forest

9

15.4 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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B

28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

9.41 km

6.24 km

586 m

147 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

9.37 km

4.06 km

2.28 km

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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