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Woodspring Group

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Overview

Description: starting from Dead Woman’s Ditch, we will take in the high points of Black Hill and Hurley Beacon, before descending towards Bicknoller. From there we climb back up, before following the ridge back to our starting point.
Coffee & lunch stops. Less than 5 stiles.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: 304.8m / 1000ft
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 16100 38101
Nearest postcode:: TA4 4AB
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Start time:: 9:45 am

Start at Dead Woman’s Ditch Car Park, on the lane between Nether Stowey and Crowcombe.

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