Exmoor Hoar Oak Ramble

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Overview

Start at Hillsford Bridge (Combe Park CP), through woodland to Cheriton. Across Cheriton Ridge on the Two moors Way to the Hoar Oak Tree and farm. Over Furzehill Common to North Furzehill and Sparhangar Cross. Over Lyn Down to Smallcombe Bridge and back to Combe Park CP

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 375.5m / 1232ft
Type:: circular

Lovely moorland views. May be muddy, some stiles, may be livestock in fields.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 73974 47721
Nearest postcode:: EX35 6LF
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Hillsford Bridge, Combe Park NT CP

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