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River hike tarr steps – Tarr Steps Loop from Hawkridge

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River hike tarr steps – Tarr Steps Loop from Hawkridge

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July 16, 2021

River hike tarr steps – Tarr Steps Loop from Hawkridge

Moderate

03:20

12.0km

3.6km/h

220m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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303 m

Tarr Steps riverside walk

Highlight • Forest

The well-marked loop trail along the river is varied but not too demanding and is 1.75 miles long (from Tarr Steps). Small children are better off in the back carrier, older ones will have a lot of fun!

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373 m

River Barle Circular Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a delightful path through ancient woodland alongside the River Barle. A designated nature reserve, the area is an idyllic habitat for salmon, otters and the elusive dormouse, so …

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2.34 km

Meadow in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Every now and then the path forks here, the upper one is easier to walk, the lower one along the bank is more interesting - and sometimes you get wet feet 😁

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5.47 km

River Barle Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Exmoor and its neighbour, Dartmoor, are no strangers to ancient stepping stone crossings and this is a marvellous example. Crossing the River Barle, these stepping stones are a little upriver …

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6.52 km

The Royal Oak Inn, Withypool

Highlight • Restaurant

This 18th-century pub is a great place to find some food if you're hiking in the area. It has rooms too, if you're looking for overnight accommodation and welcomes dogs both in the restaurant and overnight.

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6.77 km

Withypool Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Withypool is a quiet village in the Barle valley with a distinct upland character. Along the banks of the River Barle grow the willow trees that give Withypool its name. …

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10.0 km

Parsonage Down

Highlight • Forest

High above the River Barle, Parsonage Down offers lovely views of the surrounding landscapes. The Exe Valley Way crosses the Down and you'll find yourself flanked by sheep fields and …

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11.9 km

Tarr Steps clapper bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarr Steps is the longest clapper bridge (a bridge made of unmortared stone slabs) in Britain. The Grade I-listed, 17-span bridge was first mentioned in Tudor times but is probably medieval in origin.

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12.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.65 km

3.25 km

2.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

2.63 km

699 m

687 m

< 100 m

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River hike tarr steps – Tarr Steps Loop from Hawkridge

Tarr Steps riverside walk

River Barle Circular Walk

Meadow in Exmoor National Park

River Barle Stepping Stones

The Royal Oak Inn, Withypool

Withypool Stone Bridge

Parsonage Down

Tarr Steps clapper bridge

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