At a glance
Dunkery Beacon Walk
- Distance
- 2.5 miles
- Estimated time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Paid car park 51.15410, -3.58032
- Characteristics
- Hills, Countryside
Somerset Walks
Dunkery Beacon Walk & Route Map
Climbing steadily up Dunkery Hill, this walk leads to the summit of Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor.
The moderate ascent is rewarded with sweeping views across Exmoor National Park and plenty of space at the top for a well-earned picnic.
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The walk
Dunkery Beacon Walk
A nice walk up Dunkery Hill to Dunkery Beacon.
It's a moderate climb to the top but once you are there, the views at the summit are well worth the walk as it looks over the majority of Exmoor National Park. There is also space for a picnic.
If you would like a longer walk to Dunkery Beacon, take a look at Webbers Post walk 2.
Based on 1 user rating
Community feedback
Overall rating5.0
An outstanding walk
Very dog friendly
Reasonable paths
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
No facilities
Take a packed lunch
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Somerset Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Lovely walk, rough loose paths
Comments from walkers who have completed the Dunkery Beacon walk.
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