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Lydeard Hill Viewpoint – Wills Neck Summit loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

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West Somerset District

Holford

Lydeard Hill Viewpoint – Wills Neck Summit loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

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Lydeard Hill Viewpoint – Wills Neck Summit loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

01:40

13.5km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Quantock Hills National Landscape

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120 m

View of Quantock Hills National Landscape

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The Quantock Hills is an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty (AONB) in northern Somerset. Easily accessible by bike from the mainline train station of Bridgewater or from the M5.
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The Drove Road (Quantock Hills)

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

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The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

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Bagborough Plantation

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More ancient driver's roads? Perhaps. But even south of the Quantocks honeypots there are beautiful little runs; sunken roads with avenues of trees lining them. Top tip - take the …

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Lydeard Hill is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Quantocks. From this hilltop vantage point, you can enjoy wonderful views of the rolling hills and lush farmland that sweeps this area.

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Wills Neck Summit

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This is the highest point in the Quantocks with a summit at 1,266 feet (386 m). Wills Neck is also one of the highest points in Somerset. Surrounded by open …

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Great Hill, Quantock Hills

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