Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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206 m

Barle Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Spanning the River Barle at the entrance to Dulverton village, Barle Bridge is a stone arch bridge. The historic bridge was built in the Middle Ages and underwent restorations in …

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2.77 km

Entrance to Dulford Circuit Walk and Public Footpath

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4.95 km

Small Waterfall on the River

Highlight • River

One of several along this stretch of the river

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5.51 km

New Bridge (River Barle)

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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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6.38 km

Archimedes Screw Hydropower Station

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A 3 bladed Archimedean screw turbine, rated at 74kWp and producing 340,000kWh annually, which is equivalent to the electricity used by about 85 homes.

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7.69 km

Exmoor National Park Centre, Dulverton

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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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7.86 km

The Bridge Inn

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Dog and muddy boot friendly pub. Good food.

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8.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.47 km

2.39 km

2.19 km

979 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

2.21 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 4 April

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16 %

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Barle Bridge

Entrance to Dulford Circuit Walk and Public Footpath

Small Waterfall on the River

New Bridge (River Barle)

Archimedes Screw Hydropower Station

Exmoor National Park Centre, Dulverton

The Bridge Inn

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