Tall Trees & Hill Forts

Pontypool Group

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Overview

A circular walk from Dunster Castle. Leaving the castle we head South across Gallox Bridge for a slow ascent up Vinegar Hill before reaching Black Ball for extensive westerly views. Descending to Bonniton Gate before reaching the Tall Trees Trail, where the tallest tree in England stands. Heading East we pass through ancient Settlements on the way to Withycombe Hill and then on Bat’s Castle before returning through woodland & Deer Park to Dunster Castle.

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 99255 43734
Nearest postcode:: TA24 6SG
what3words:: soft.terminal.beakers

Start time:: 10:30 am

Dunster Castle Car Park (Free for NT Members or Parking Charge £6 if not) Alternative Parking at Dunster Steep car park

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