View of Cow Castle – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

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West Somerset District

Exmoor

View of Cow Castle – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

Hard

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View of Cow Castle – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

02:37

21.8km

420m

Running

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 27, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.03 km

View of Cow Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This spot offers privileged views of Cow Castle, a univallate hillfort from the Iron Age that occupies an isolated knoll in the valley of the River Barle, dominating it.

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9.42 km

Withypool Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

welcome refreshment stop

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9.49 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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9.53 km

Landacre Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There is a large hiking car park here at the bridge. The path across the meadows to Withypool was a disaster to walk today, even in the best weather. It …

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15.0 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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18.5 km

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

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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19.7 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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21.8 km

End point

Parking

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