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Exford, Dunkery Beacon

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Overview

A steady ascent up to Dunkery Beacon then an open moorland walk round part of Exmoor and back down to Exford.

Coffee & lunch stops. Less than 5 stiles.

Sunday, 5 October 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
9:45 am
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 85399 38301
Nearest postcode:
TA24 7PU
what3words:
touches.dizzy.peach
Start time:
9:45 am

Free car park Exford.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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