Somerton Combe – Beacon Hill Trig Point loop from West Quantoxhead

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West Quantoxhead

Somerton Combe – Beacon Hill Trig Point loop from West Quantoxhead

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Somerton Combe – Beacon Hill Trig Point loop from West Quantoxhead

03:26

12.4km

220m

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: July 17, 2026

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Quantock Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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55 m

Quantock Hills Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views of rolling hills. Steep climb up/down stairs directly from carpark

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1.57 km

Bicknoller Post

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 951 feet (290m), Bicknoller Post is a marker for this hill summit, one of the many in the Quantocks Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It gets its …

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4.02 km

Somerton Combe

Highlight • Trail

Gorgeous, exposed part of moorland on top of the Quantock Hills. On a good day, enjoy views to Exmoor, the south coast of Wales and over to Bristol.

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5.53 km

Wilmot's Pool

Lake

6.02 km

Viewpoint

7.02 km

Black Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Well worth a visit for the views. From Crowcrombe Gate the climb is relatively and steady but loose in places but well worth the effort, when you get to the top.

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7.65 km

Hurley Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

Hurley Beacon at 353m is one of the high points on the western Quantock Hills. The views west from here towards Exmoor and north towards the sea are beautiful. There …

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8.38 km

Halsway Post

Highlight • Monument

A good landmark for the tops of Stert /Somerton Combe to the NE , and Halsway Combe to the SW.
Directly SW of the Post is Halsway Soggs, which will …

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10.8 km

Bicknoller Post

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 951 feet (290m), Bicknoller Post is a marker for this hill summit, one of the many in the Quantocks Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It gets its …

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11.6 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views both east and west along the coastline and across the Bristol Channel to Wales. The trig point is at 310m, the highest northerly point on the Quantock Hills.

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