Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

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Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

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Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

03:03

10.7km

240m

Hiking

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: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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315 m

Castle Neroche

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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437 m

View of the Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

Stop for a moment at this viewpoint near the remains of Castle Neroche and take in these sensational views across the Blackdown Hills.

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2.85 km

Shallow Stream Crossing

Highlight • Natural

Perfect opportunity to fill up the water filtration system

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3.62 km

A secure dog walking field ( fully enclosed by 6ft high fencing ) at Staple Fitzpaine on the blackdown hills nr Taunton. stapledogsrunfree.co.uk

Half hr run £6 1-2 dogs £2 per extra dog
Hour run £10 £2 per extra dog

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4.08 km

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

Highlight • Historical Site

The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building.
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th …

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6.48 km

Rest a While Bench With View of Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small wooden seat overlooking the rolling hills, perfect for place for a rest

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8.14 km

Ruined Stone Structures in Blackdown Hills Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

Came across a section of old wall, after going to inspect it, beyond it were ruinous buildings and foundations. there were so many just hidden in bushes and trees. No …

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10.6 km

Castle Neroche Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Castle

Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

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