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Holford

Wills Neck Summit – Lydeard Hill Viewpoint loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

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West Somerset District

Holford

Wills Neck Summit – Lydeard Hill Viewpoint loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

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runners

Wills Neck Summit – Lydeard Hill Viewpoint loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

02:16

18.5km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Quantock Hills National Landscape

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Parking

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470 m

The Drove Road, Quantock Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Drove is an exceptional pathway, once an old drove road, that runs through the heart of the Quantock Hills Area of Natural Beauty. The road is a mixture of …

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2.56 km

The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

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One of the most majestic trails in the Quantocks, the Drove is a medieval track that travels along the top of the hills and forms an avenue with trees on …

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3.38 km

Wills Neck Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the highest point in the Quantocks with a summit at 1,266 feet (386 m). Wills Neck is also one of the highest points in Somerset. Surrounded by open …

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3.93 km

Bagborough Plantation

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More ancient driver's roads? Perhaps. But even south of the Quantocks honeypots there are beautiful little runs; sunken roads with avenues of trees lining them. Top tip - take the …

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6.21 km

Lydeard Hill is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Quantocks. From this hilltop vantage point, you can enjoy wonderful views of the rolling hills and lush farmland that sweeps this area.

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6.94 km

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Forest

10.3 km

Dog Drinking Spot at Quantock Hills

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16.4 km

Great Hill, Quantock Hills

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Great Hill is a prominent peak located in the beautiful Quantock Hills in Somerset. Because of its elevated position, you can enjoy wonderful views across the rolling hills and lush …

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18.1 km

Crowcombe Hill Road

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put decent tyres on!

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18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

4.65 km

4.20 km

3.51 km

Surfaces

9.01 km

4.65 km

2.92 km

1.22 km

605 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Wills Neck Summit – Lydeard Hill Viewpoint loop from Quantock Hills National Landscape

The Drove Road, Quantock Hills

The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

Wills Neck Summit

Bagborough Plantation

Lydeard Hill Viewpoint

Dog Drinking Spot at Quantock Hills

Great Hill, Quantock Hills

Crowcombe Hill Road

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