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Bampton Parish Church – New Bridge (River Barle) loop from Bampton

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Bampton Parish Church – New Bridge (River Barle) loop from Bampton

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Bampton Parish Church – New Bridge (River Barle) loop from Bampton

01:33

23.9km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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40 m

Bampton Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This old wool town lies just south of Exmoor National Park and is a lovely place to stop for a bite to eat. Dating back 1,000 years at least, Bampton retains a distinct air of community and serenity. The town is a conservation area and has more listed buildings than you can shake a stick at.

Hike up to the motte and bailey castle for lovely views over the town.

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9.87 km

Exmoor National Park Centre, Dulverton

Highlight • Settlement

The Exmoor National Park Authority has four visitor centres and this is the Dulverton branch. Often housing exhibitions of heritage and art, there's plenty of information available here. If you need any guidance or advice about exploring Exmoor, the knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to help you out.

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9.88 km

The Original Dulverton Delicatessen

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful stop for baked goods, loaded sandwiches and a coffee.

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10.1 km

Barle Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Spanning the River Barle at the entrance to Dulverton village, Barle Bridge is a stone arch bridge. The historic bridge was built in the Middle Ages and underwent restorations in the 17th century, 19th and 20th century.

On the other side of the bridge, you will find the Bridge Inn, a wonderful pub for a rest stop.

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11.8 km

Beasley Wood

Forest

12.3 km

New Bridge (River Barle)

Highlight • Bridge

Once an part of the Pixton Park drive, New Bridge is far from new. Built in the early 1800s, this gorgeous bridge is made from local slate stone and spans the River Barle. Today, it sits under vibrant trees and is partially covered in ivy. Its position and age gives it a bit of a mystical air and it's a genuine joy to come across on walks in the area.

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14.2 km

Exebridge Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

This village is a place of meetings. The confluence of the Rivers Barle and Exe is here and the border of Devon and Somerset is spanned by the old stone bridge. A stony bank makes photographing the bridge a fairly easy feat unless the river is particularly high, and you can rest at the Anchor Inn.

There are plenty of walking trails to explore from Exebridge, including the Exe Valley Way.

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14.3 km