Dulverton is a region in Somerset, England, situated in the steeply-wooded valleys where the River Barle meets the River Exe. It serves as a traditional southern gateway to Exmoor National Park, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area features open moorland, ancient woodlands, and undulating river valleys, providing varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Dulverton provides a wide range of outdoor activities and…
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Dulverton, located at the southern gateway to Exmoor National Park, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes such as open moorland, ancient woodlands, and river valleys.
Dulverton is an excellent starting point for numerous hikes. Routes explore riverside paths along the Barle and Exe, ancient woodlands, and trails leading onto Exmoor National Park. For detailed options, consult the Hiking around Dulverton guide on komoot.
Yes, Dulverton offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. Circular nature walks can be found through Burridge Woods and around Marsh Bridge. The Easy hikes around Dulverton guide provides specific recommendations.
Notable landmarks include the prehistoric clapper bridge at Tarr Steps spanning the River Barle. Hikers can also explore ancient sites like Oldberry Castle and Mounsey Castle, or enjoy panoramic views from Haddon Hill. The area is also known for its ancient oak woodlands and the River Barle valley.
Exmoor is recognized for its challenging off-road cycling. Dulverton provides access to a network of bridleways and tracks suitable for mountain biking in the woodland and across the moor. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Dulverton guide.
The hilly terrain of Exmoor offers challenging road cycling with panoramic views. Gentler routes, such as those from Dulverton to Tarr Steps, are also available. The Road Cycling Routes around Dulverton guide details various options.
Many trails in and around Dulverton are suitable for walking with dogs, provided they are kept under control, especially near livestock. It is advisable to check specific trail regulations within Exmoor National Park. Always follow the Countryside Code.
Dulverton features 123 routes on komoot, which have been explored by more than 10,000 visitors. These routes have received over 1,300 ratings, averaging 4.55 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Dulverton is a market town offering independent shops, tea rooms, and award-winning pubs and restaurants. It also hosts one of Exmoor's National Park Information Centres, providing resources and local knowledge for exploring the area.
Komoot offers several guides for Dulverton, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Dulverton, MTB Trails around Dulverton, and Road Cycling Routes around Dulverton, among others.
A popular circular walk from Dulverton to Tarr Steps and back typically covers about 8-10 miles (13-16 km). This route generally takes 3-5 hours to complete, depending on pace and stops. The terrain includes riverside paths and some inclines.
For local information and inquiries regarding Exmoor National Park and the Dulverton area, the Dulverton National Park Centre can be reached by phone. The contact number is 01398 324561.

