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Walk 1860 - The River Barle and Withypool from Tarr Steps
| Nat Park | Exmoor | | County/Area | Somerset | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 7.5 miles / 12.2 km | | Ascent | 1500 feet / 455 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |
The River Barle is a beautiful river that eventually joins the River Exe south of Dulverton. This Somerset walk explores east bank of the river before visiting the attractive village of Withypool. The return route takes to the higher ground offering excellent views over the rolling countryside of this part of the Exmoor National Park. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL9 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 180 | |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 1222 - 2.7 miles / 4.3 km away
Winsford Hill & the Allotment from Winsford
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 1220 - 5.1 miles / 8.2 km away
Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 1750 - 5.4 miles / 8.6 km away
Dunkery Beacon from Dunkery Gate
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km Walk 1221 - 9.9 miles / 15.8 km away
Selworthy Beacon & North Hill from Bossington
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 2211 - 10.8 miles / 17.3 km away
Minehead to Dunster
Grade - easy
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 1263 - 10.9 miles / 17.5 km away
The Doone Valley from Malmsmead
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1262 - 11.3 miles / 18.1 km away
Watersmeet & Foreland Point
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km Walk 1910 - 14.3 miles / 22.9 km away
Countisbury and Watersmeet from Lynmouth
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km Walk 3211 - 16.6 miles / 26.5 km away
Crowcombe & Wills Neck
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 3412 - 16.7 miles / 26.7 km away
Dowsborough Fort from Holford
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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AREA INFORMATION
Exmoor NP
Exmoor National Park lies in West Somerset and North Devon including a dramatic section of coast. Wild moorland dominates ...
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