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West Somerset District

Withypool and Hawkridge

Withypool Stone Bridge – View of Cow Castle loop from Withypool

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Mountain biking trails

West Somerset District

Withypool and Hawkridge

Withypool Stone Bridge – View of Cow Castle loop from Withypool

Moderate

3.7

(3)

riders

Withypool Stone Bridge – View of Cow Castle loop from Withypool

02:18

25.1km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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Parking

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57 m

Withypool Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Withypool is a quiet village in the Barle valley with a distinct upland character. Along the banks of the River Barle grow the willow trees that give Withypool its name. …

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161 m

Withypool Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

welcome refreshment stop

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353 m

This 18th-century pub is a great place to find some food if you're hiking in the area. It has rooms too, if you're looking for overnight accommodation and welcomes dogs both in the restaurant and overnight.

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5.80 km

View of Cow Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This spot offers privileged views of Cow Castle, a univallate hillfort from the Iron Age that occupies an isolated knoll in the valley of the River Barle, dominating it.

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9.69 km

Simonsbath Village

Highlight • Restaurant

A small and pretty Exmoor village in Somerset, near the River Barle, very close to the source of the River Exe. It's on both the Two Moors Way and the …

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11.5 km

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

Highlight • Structure

Between 1845 and 1857, there was a mine here, next to the River Barle, that initially produced copper and later switched to iron production. Now, only a few remnants remain, such as some stones from the worker's cottages.

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12.8 km

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Swim shoes/boots - it’s quite shallow also so not able to fully swim but great for a cool off dip

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25.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

7.76 km

6.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

3.14 km

3.09 km

1.87 km

886 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

26 %

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Withypool Stone Bridge – View of Cow Castle loop from Withypool

Withypool River

Withypool Stone Bridge

Withypool Tea Room

The Royal Oak Inn, Withypool

View of Cow Castle

Simonsbath Village

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

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