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View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

Moderate

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45

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View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

02:10

7.69km

160m

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: February 27, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Parking

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380 m

View of the Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

Stop for a moment at this viewpoint near the remains of Castle Neroche and take in these sensational views across the Blackdown Hills.

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2.57 km

Came across a section of old wall, after going to inspect it, beyond it were ruinous buildings and foundations. there were so many just hidden in bushes and trees. No …

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3.83 km

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7.56 km

Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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7.69 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.22 km

319 m

156 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

328 m

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Lowest point (210 m)

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