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Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

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Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

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Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

02:22

8.44km

170m

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: May 6, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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334 m

Castle Neroche

Highlight • Historical Site

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 as the earth works are larger than most Norman castles.
Now it's a really fascinating place; the old earth works are covered in trees with amazing views between the trunks. Managed by Forestry England.

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456 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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2.64 km

Ruined Stone Structures in Blackdown Hills Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

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 signs to say what they were, and nothing found online. I wonder what was here and when these buildings were from?

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4.29 km

A Cross-Section of Neroche

Highlight • Monument

If you’re looking to play "King of the Hill," Neroche Castle is your ultimate hidden playground in the Blackdown Hills. This isn't your typical fairytale stone fortress; it’s a massive Norman "motte-and-bailey" earthwork that looks like a giant green multi-layered cake.

Ancient Earthworks: Scramble up the steep banks to see the impressive defensive ditches that kept invaders out nearly 1,000 years ago.

Epic Views: On a clear day, the summit offers a "top-of-the-world" vista stretching all the way to the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel.

Woodland Wanders: The surrounding forest is perfect for a shadowy, atmospheric stroll through the pines.

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4.56 km

View Over the Valley, Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.29 km

Castle Neroche Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Castle

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8.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

175 m

174 m

Surfaces

8.24 km

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 12 July

27°C

14°C

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Castle Neroche – View of the Blackdown Hills loop from Castle Neroche

Castle Neroche

View of the Blackdown Hills

Ruined Stone Structures in Blackdown Hills Forest

A Cross-Section of Neroche

View Over the Valley, Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Castle Neroche Iron Age Hill Fort

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