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Hemyock & Dunkeswell Abbey loop — Blackdown Hills

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Hemyock & Dunkeswell Abbey loop — Blackdown Hills

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Hemyock & Dunkeswell Abbey loop — Blackdown Hills

02:21

8.41km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Start point

Parking

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515 m

St Mary's Church and Hemyock Castle

Highlight • Religious Site

Hemyock is the largest village within the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty in Somerset. The village features a number of fascinating historic buildings, including a medieval castle, an Elizabethan …

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4.15 km

Dunkeswell Abbey

Highlight • Monument

The abbey has a long history stretching back to 1201 when founded by William Brewer. The land was granted to the Cistercian order in the parish of Dunkeswell. It is …

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8.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

2.86 km

625 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

2.89 km

498 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

29°C

14°C

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November 13, 2023,The delightful if muddy Dunkeswell Abbey walk😀🐄🐄🍁🍂🍁🍂🥾🥾🥾🥾🚶🚶🚶☕️🚶🥵🌴🌧️🐮🐮🐄🐄🥾🥾🥾🍂🍁🥾

Dunkeswell Abbey was founded in 1201 by Cistercian monks as a centre of worship and learning. It is a hidden gem shrouded in history and well worth a visit.

August 5, 2024,Walk to Dunkeswell Abbey 🥾🥾🍌🍌☕️⛪️⛪️🛐🛐🥾🥾🥾⛅️⛅️

Dunkeswell abbey founded by Cistercian monks in 1201. The church was decommissioned 10 years ago and the locals are attempting to raise money for much needed repairs.

April 23, 2024,Dunkeswell abbey afternoon stroll 😀🥾🥾🥾⛅️⛅️🍌🌻🌻🥾🥾🥾⛪️⛪️⛪️⛪️🛐🛐🛐🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🐄🐄🐑🐑🐄🥾🥾🥾🥾

Dunkeswell abbey founded in 1201 as a cistercian monastery. The present church was built on the site in the mid 19th century but is sadly now in a state of disrepair.

January 3, 2023,Dunkeswellabbey loop

Mud, muck, and beautiful countryside....whats not too like😀

September 7, 2023,Hemyock, Dunkeswellabbey circular walk 🥾🥾🥾🥾🍎🍎🍏🌅🌅☕️🥾🥾🥾🍰🕶️🕶️🌞🌞🌞🥵🌅🌅🌅🥵🥵🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾

Dunkeswell Abbey is a 13th century Cistercian church open to the public, a nice break during a pleasant, if rather warm, walk. The piano inside offered me the opportunity to tinkle the ivories, for a few minutes😀

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Hemyock & Dunkeswell Abbey loop — Blackdown Hills

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