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Blackdown Common Pond & Culmstock Beacon loop — Blackdown Hills

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Blackdown Common Pond & Culmstock Beacon loop — Blackdown Hills

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Blackdown Common Pond & Culmstock Beacon loop — Blackdown Hills

01:25

5.11km

90m

Hiking

Embark on the Blackdown Common Pond & Culmstock Beacon loop, an easy 3.2-mile (5.1 km) hike with 282 feet (86 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in 1 hour and 24 minutes. This route guides you through the varied landscapes of the Blackdown Hills, featuring broadleaved and coniferous woodland, heathland,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.41 km

Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Looking out across the Culm Valley, Culmstock Beacon is a wonderful place to take in far reaching views. You can see almost to Exeter on a clear day.

The beacon …

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4.20 km

Blackdown Common Pond

Highlight • Natural

Discover this refreshing little oasis located inside Blackdown Common. It's the perfect spot to wind down and enjoy some lunch.

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5.11 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

2.41 km

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

784 m

511 m

< 100 m

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