Somerset Walks
These walks around Staple Plain offer a rewarding mix of open moorland, woodland trails, and steep Exmoor scenery.
Although one route is shorter, both include plenty of climbs and sweeping countryside views from high points such as West Hill and Beacon Hill.
The walks also pass through quieter areas including Staple Plantation and Vinny Combe, with the longer route exploring more of Exmoor’s rugged landscape and historic Deer Park.
A stop at The Windmill also provides a welcome break along the way.
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Walk information
This Staple Plain route may be a short outing, but the hilly terrain and steady inclines means it packs a punch.
Set within Exmoor, West Hill offers wide views across the surrounding countryside and nearby Staple Plantation provides a more enclosed woodland contrast, adding variety to this small but rewarding walk.
Walk information
The second Staple Plain walk feels like a proper Exmoor outing, with hilly ground, steeper inclines, and a more adventurous edge throughout.
The terrain rises and falls across open moorland, giving the walk a sense of space and steady challenge.
Higher points like Beacon Hill and West Hill bring wide, shifting views, while Deer Park adds a touch of history.
A local pub offers a well-timed rest stop, before quieter stretches through combe and woodland lead into the more enclosed feel of Staple Plantation.
Refreshments:
The Windmill, West Quantoxhead
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