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West Somerset Group

We are the West Somerset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

  Robbers Bridge to North Common. Along the ridge on the Coleridge Way to Oare then Cloud Farm, Along Badgworthy Water to the medieval village, possible site of the Doone's village, mentioned in RD Blackmore's Lorna Doone novel. Cross the footbridge and up to Tom's Hill. Then head towards Manor Allotment, South Common and Stowey Allotments to Oareford and back to CP

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
580.3m / 1904ft
Type:
circular

 A walk with varied views of moorland, river, and places of historical and fictional interest. 

 May be muddy in places.  There may be livestock in fields and on open moorland.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 82125 46457
Nearest postcode:
TA24 8JP
what3words:
tigers.freezers.rising
Start time:
10:15 am

Robbers Bridge near Oareford. Take the A39 to Porlock Hill, then first left after Pitcombe Head marked as Oare Post on the map.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking