Sampford Arundel, a region in Somerset, England, is situated at the western end of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. This area is characterized by its unspoiled rural charm, featuring a diverse landscape of open common land, woodlands, and rolling hills. The terrain includes dramatic wooded scarps, open plateaus, and steep valleys, making it suitable for several outdoor sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Sampford Arundel offers a range…
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5.11km
01:25
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.51km
02:04
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
30.0km
01:18
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30.4km
01:43
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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90.0km
04:12
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84.5km
03:46
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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75
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12.5km
01:17
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40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.2km
01:06
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.39km
00:40
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40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16.7km
01:11
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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65.6km
04:08
690m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.4km
01:51
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27.3km
01:45
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.1km
01:37
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.9km
02:12
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Sampford Arundel offers opportunities for Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features a diverse landscape of open common land, woodlands, and rolling hills. There are approximately 4 routes available, with an average rating of 4.57 stars from komoot users.
Yes, Sampford Arundel provides numerous hiking trails through varied terrain, including open common land and woodlands. Popular routes include the Blackdown Common Pond & Culmstock Beacon loop, an easy 3.2-mile (5.1 km) trail. More options can be found in the Hiking around Sampford Arundel guide.
Sampford Arundel offers an extensive cycling network for touring, road, and mountain biking. Routes feature varied elevations, from 38 to 311 meters, across quiet country lanes and bridleways. Cyclists can explore options in the Cycling around Sampford Arundel guide.
Yes, Sampford Arundel has easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. An example is the Herepath Trail - Castle Neroche, a 4.0-mile (6.4 km) easy trail. Further options are detailed in the Easy hikes around Sampford Arundel guide.
Key landmarks include Culmstock Beacon, an Elizabethan signal beacon offering panoramic views. Wellington Monument, the world's tallest three-sided obelisk, is also nearby. The area also features Castle Neroche, an Iron Age hillfort.
Yes, Sampford Arundel is suitable for jogging, with routes offering scenic views. An example is the Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – View from Sampford Point loop, which is 5.3 miles (8.5 km). More jogging paths are available in the Running Trails around Sampford Arundel guide.
Routes in Sampford Arundel have been explored by more than 7,000 komoot users. The average rating for these routes is 4.57 out of 5 stars, based on approximately 498 ratings.
The Blackdown Hills National Landscape, which encompasses Sampford Arundel, generally permits dogs on public footpaths and bridleways. Dogs should be kept under control, especially near livestock, and waste should be removed.
Komoot offers several guides for Sampford Arundel, including Hiking around Sampford Arundel, Easy hikes around Sampford Arundel, Running Trails around Sampford Arundel, Cycling around Sampford Arundel, Road Cycling Routes around Sampford Arundel, and MTB Trails around Sampford Arundel.
Spring brings wildflower meadows with orchids, violets, and primroses. Late summer is vibrant with bell-heather on the heathlands and commons. The region offers diverse natural beauty throughout these seasons.
The official website for Sampford Arundel Parish Council is www.sampfordarundel-pc.gov.uk/Home_1313.aspx. This site provides local information and services.
The Clerk to Sampford Arundel Parish Council can be contacted by phone at +44 7368 185226. Further contact details may be available on their official website.

