Wigborough Manor – Wayford Woods loop from Crewkerne

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Wigborough Manor – Wayford Woods loop from Crewkerne

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Wigborough Manor – Wayford Woods loop from Crewkerne

04:30

40.9km

540m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.31 km

The Co-operative Food Merriott

Highlight • Rest Area

Small village which is almost like a cross roads to different cycling routes. Co-op shop here for resupply options.

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4.02 km

The Feed Station Café, Merriott

Highlight • Cafe

The old Sunday School in Merriott, a beautiful historic Grade II Listed building with character, beauty and charm. Absolutely lovely spot

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7.47 km

Wigborough Manor

Highlight • Monument

This 16th-century manor is built from local hamstone, giving it a wonderful yellow hue. While it’s privately owned and the home of a local polo club, it’s still a fascinating …

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11.6 km

Waterfall at Little Hamdon Mill

Highlight • Other

12.4 km

Hamdon Hill Wood

Forest

13.9 km

Whitcombe Deserted Medieval Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

Well-preserved deserted medieval settlement of Whitcombe. Earthworks include hollow way, lynchets, small enclosures, house platforms and a pond. A gorgeous walk across the area with such a historic past.

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21.1 km

View of Strip Lynchets on Brympton Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Somerset and Dorset are riddled with strip lynchets and some examples are particularly eye-catching. Best viewed from a distance, strip lynchets were a type of earthwork commonly used in ancient field systems, mainly in southern Britain.

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34.4 km

Wayford Woods

Highlight • Forest

This stunning patch of woodland lies just outside the village of Wayford and holds wonderful serenity under its canopy. It experienced a little fame in 2014 and 2015 thanks to …

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35.0 km

Church of St Michael, Wayford

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the Wulfric Benefice (named for St Wulfric who lived at one of the churches), this 13th century church lies next to Wayford Manor. The manor is exceptionally beautiful …

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40.9 km

End point

Parking

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