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Quantocks from Dead Woman’s Ditch

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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 15500 38101
Nearest postcode:
TA4 4AB
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Start time:
9:45 am

Car park near Wilmot’s Pool, about 500m further along the lane from the Dead Woman’s Ditch car park if coming from Over Stowey direction, on the right-hand side of the road.

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