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West Somerset District

Skilgate

View of Wimbleball Dam – Wimbleball Dam loop from Wimbleball Dam

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West Somerset District

Skilgate

View of Wimbleball Dam – Wimbleball Dam loop from Wimbleball Dam

Moderate

4.0

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View of Wimbleball Dam – Wimbleball Dam loop from Wimbleball Dam

02:10

7.62km

180m

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: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Exmoor National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

This section goes over the Wimbleball Dam, constructed between 1974 and 1979. As you walk across this impressive structure, standing over 40 meters tall, you'll have the opportunity to observe all its details as well as the surrounding landscape.

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7.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.30 km

1.92 km

371 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.66 km

1.05 km

243 m

208 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

66 %

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View of Wimbleball Dam – Wimbleball Dam loop from Wimbleball Dam

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