Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

West Somerset District

Exmoor

Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

02:36

30.2km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: September 17, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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509 m

Bridleway Along the River Barle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A well-surfaced bridleway that meanders along the bank of the River Barle, well surfaced with hardpack and good in all weathers.

The river is beautiful and it's an empty, green and peaceful valley.

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15.4 km

Porchester's Post and Poacher's Crossing, Exmoor National Park

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A relief after the steep road climb out of Withypool! Don't take the lower track that Komoot shows - it's worth joining from 50m higher up the road. Starts with …

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19.8 km

Withypool Stone Bridge

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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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23.4 km

Two Moors Way in Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A good, non-technical track, relatively well drained, which is a fabulous way to enjoy some proper Exmoor scenery.

And if you're lucky you may get to meet a few Exmoor ponies.

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26.9 km

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

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Swim shoes/boots - it’s quite shallow also so not able to fully swim but great for a cool off dip

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28.0 km

Between 1845 and 1857, there was a mine here, next to the River Barle, that initially produced copper and later switched to iron production. Now, only a few remnants remain, such as some stones from the worker's cottages.

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