Hemyock, Culmstock Beacon & Wellington Monument

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Overview

A circular walk across the Blackdown Hills on the borders of Somerset and East Devon, passing through the villages of Hemyock and Culmstock and then up to Culmstock Beacon and over the hilltops to Wellington Monument. There are 2 hills of 400 ft and 500 ft. One quite steep ascent up to Culmstock Beacon.

Coffee & Lunch stops.

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 411.5m / 1350ft
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 14300 16701
Nearest postcode:: TA21 9PB
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Wellington Monument car park (NT car park).

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