Tarr Steps riverside walk – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Winsford

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West Somerset District

Winsford

Tarr Steps riverside walk – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Winsford

Moderate

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Tarr Steps riverside walk – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Winsford

02:34

28.1km

680m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.61 km for 150 m

Customers only

After 1.95 km for 151 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Bridge Cottage Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

We once had a wonderfully delicious cream tea with all the trimmings in the beautiful garden, right next to the ford. Over the years we have tried again and again …

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1.85 km

Halse Farm Caravan and Camping

Highlight • Rest Area

Good campsite, Wi-fi , showers etc

“We never turn cyclists away” was what owner said to me when I rolled up without a booking at 7pm!

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6.65 km

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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6.98 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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7.10 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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7.22 km

Parsonage Farm Bridleway to Tarr Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A fun little non-technical single/doubletrack trail down to Tarr Steps. It crosses open land though, so as you'd expect, it can get a little (very) soggy when it's wet.

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12.3 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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16.0 km

Court Copse

Forest

18.2 km

St Mary Magdalene Church, Winsford

Highlight • Historical Site

Despite evidence of a church on this site before the Norman Conquest of the 11th century, this church is later, with the tower actually dating back to the 15th century. …

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