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West Somerset District

Dulverton

Withypool Stone Bridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

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Mountain biking trails

West Somerset District

Dulverton

Withypool Stone Bridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

Moderate

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

03:19

36.7km

780m

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: May 14, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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793 m

Tarr Steps riverside walk

Highlight • Forest

The well-marked loop trail along the river is varied but not too demanding and is 1.75 miles long (from Tarr Steps). Small children are better off in the back carrier, older ones will have a lot of fun!

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861 m

River Barle Circular Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a delightful path through ancient woodland alongside the River Barle. A designated nature reserve, the area is an idyllic habitat for salmon, otters and the elusive dormouse, so …

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4.04 km

River Barle Ford Crossing

Highlight • River

Another opportunity to get your feet well and truly soaking crossing the glorious River Barle. Best avoided after rainfall and saved for drier spells of weather.

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4.84 km

Oakbeer Wood

Forest

6.02 km

River Barle Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

Exmoor and its neighbour, Dartmoor, are no strangers to ancient stepping stone crossings and this is a marvellous example. Crossing the River Barle, these stepping stones are a little upriver …

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7.10 km

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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33.9 km

St Giles' Church, Hawkridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The construction of this church dates back to the 14th century, as does the chancel and the base of the tower.
Like many other churches in the area, it underwent …

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36.0 km

Tarr Steps clapper bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarr Steps is the longest clapper bridge (a bridge made of unmortared stone slabs) in Britain. The Grade I-listed, 17-span bridge was first mentioned in Tudor times but is probably medieval in origin.

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36.2 km

Tarr Farm Inn

Highlight • Pub

The nice place to stop for a break right at the Tarr Steps! Super cozy inn that serves lunch and dinner, and cream tea in the afternoon. Reservations are recommended, …

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36.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

12.2 km

4.89 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

11.1 km

2.83 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

6°C

88 %

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

Tarr Steps riverside walk

River Barle Circular Walk

River Barle Ford Crossing

River Barle Stepping Stones

Withypool Stone Bridge

St Giles' Church, Hawkridge

Tarr Steps clapper bridge

Tarr Farm Inn

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