The beautiful Barle Valley

Taunton Deane Group

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Overview

A familiar but favourite walk along the beautiful Barle Valley, Exmoor. Leaving Simonsbath we will follow the upper valley footpath passing Picked Stones and return alongside the River Barle and Cow Castle. No steep hills, no stiles and no road walking. Pub at the end!

Sunday, 29 September 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 77599 39701
Nearest postcode:: TA24 7SH
what3words:: ratty.silly.limiting

Start time:: 10:00 am

Start 10 am from Simonsbath Car Park - Ashcombe, Simonsbath, TA24 7SH £3 - cash payments only currently. Toilet available. Or at 8.50 am from Crescent Car park, Taunton for car share.

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