Hills and Butterflies - Staple Hill and Castle Neroche woodlands

Taunton Deane Group

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Overview

We go downhill through the lovely Mount Fancy Farm Butterfly Reserve, along the East Deane Way and also the Herepath, then down Underhill Lane towards Staple Fitzpaine and then through Curland. We walk up through the Neroche woodlands and rejoin the East Deane Way, following it up through Staple Common .

There are 4 stiles and quite a lot of kissing gates. Hilly but wonderful views.

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Start time:: 2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 5:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: 262.7m / 862ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.forestryengland.uk/staple-hill

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 24600 15901
Nearest postcode:: TA20 3RA
what3words:: visitor.kiosk.tender

Start time:: 2:00 pm

Start place Staple Hill Car Park More info on Forestry Commission website (link below) https://www.forestryengland.uk/staple-hill

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