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Overview

A fairly strenuous walk from Wheddon Cross to Dunkery Beacon via Blagdon Wood and Dunkery Gate returning along the Coleridge Way. Spectacular views and hopefully not too muddy by then.

Sunday, 23 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
689.5m / 2262ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://explore.osmaps.com/route/20984789/TDR-Dunkery-Beacon

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 92299 38701
Nearest postcode:
TA24 7DU
what3words:
precluded.annoys.mooring
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Wheddon Cross car park adjacent to pub at 1000hrs or 0910hrs at Taunton Crescent CP to car share

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