Hawkridge Ridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

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West Somerset District

Dulverton

Hawkridge Ridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

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Hawkridge Ridge – Tarr Steps clapper bridge loop from Tarr Steps

01:47

15.1km

400m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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Boulton Paul Ltd. Barn

Highlight • Monument

If I remember correctly, they were responsible for the Defiant, a WW2 turret fighter, with no guns in the wings facing forwards ,but 4 in a rotating turret behind the cockpit.

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6.38 km

Marsh Bridge over the River Barle

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty bridge spans the River Barle just to the north east of Dulverton in Exmoor National Park. Grade II-listed, the 18th-century crossing has undergone significant renovation and structural improvement …

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7.94 km

Northmoor Common

Forest

11.5 km

Hawkridge Ridge

Highlight • Natural

While odd to say out loud, this ridgeline offers tremendous views of the surrounding fields and valleys. It's climbing up from the Barle and this top stretch is part of the Exe Valley Way.

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12.4 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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12.5 km

20% Hill in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Climb

It's really hard to climb this on my bike with soft tyres, so it was a push after the first few metres and having run out of gears.
Not so …

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13.9 km

Road Along the River in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Trail

14.5 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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14.6 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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