View of Dulverton – The Bridge Inn loop from Brushford

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West Somerset District

Brushford

View of Dulverton – The Bridge Inn loop from Brushford

Hard

5.0

(2)

hikers

View of Dulverton – The Bridge Inn loop from Brushford

06:15

23.0km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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749 m

Small Waterfall on the River

Highlight • River

One of several along this stretch of the river

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1.30 km

New Bridge (River Barle)

Highlight • Bridge

Once an part of the Pixton Park drive, New Bridge is far from new. Built in the early 1800s, this gorgeous bridge is made from local slate stone and spans …

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3.48 km

Exmoor National Park Centre, Dulverton

Highlight • Settlement

The Exmoor National Park Authority has four visitor centres and this is the Dulverton branch. Often housing exhibitions of heritage and art, there's plenty of information available here. If you …

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6.92 km

Northmoor Common

Forest

8.49 km

Stone Bridge in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

15.6 km

View of Dulverton

Highlight • Settlement

Dulverton is one of the largest towns on Exmoor and is sometimes horribly overcrowded. In return, you get absolutely everything you need for tourism here, and it's also not bad …

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17.5 km

Bridge Farm Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Seating outside

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17.6 km

Marsh Bridge over the River Barle

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty bridge spans the River Barle just to the north east of Dulverton in Exmoor National Park. Grade II-listed, the 18th-century crossing has undergone significant renovation and structural improvement …

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19.6 km

The Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Dog and muddy boot friendly pub. Good food.

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23.0 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

7.11 km

4.79 km

2.41 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

5.77 km

5.73 km

4.78 km

3.67 km

2.52 km

523 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

10°C

5°C

21 %

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Comments

August 17, 2023,Danes Brook

Home to Marsh bridge and on to Castle bridge. Took the path along Danes Brook and then up to Anstey Common. Return via Hinam Cross, then Beech Tree Cross, then permissive track Old Shute Lane to Marsh bridge and Dulverton,

May 19, 2023,Castle Bridge, Danes Brook, Anstey Common

From home to Dulverton, Marsh bridge, and the Barle valley to Castle bridge. Followed the Danes Brook before climbing from the valley floor to Anstey Common and back home via the country lanes.