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West Somerset District

Riverside Path – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

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South West England

West Somerset District

Riverside Path – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

Easy

4.9

(15)

136

hikers

Riverside Path – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

01:45

6.62km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

589 m

Riverside Trail in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • River

2

2.19 km

Walk along the River Barle

Highlight • River

3

2.63 km

Nice Bridleway for Mountain Biking

Highlight • Trail

4

2.66 km

Riverside Path

Highlight • Trail

5

3.31 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

Tip by

6

4.56 km

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

B

6.62 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

448 m

108 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

289 m

159 m

108 m

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