Walking Britain Anstey Gate and Hawkridge from Tarr Steps
Introduction to Walk 1669
Nat Park - Exmoor
County/Area - Somerset & Devon
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 8.2 miles / 13.3 km
Ascent - 1400 feet / 424 metres
Time - 5 hours 30 minutes
Grade - moderate
This Exmoor walk starts from Tarr Steps, a well-known beauty spot, and then continues through countryside of steep, green fields dotted with small farms. The route crosses West Ansley Common before returning to the start through the village of Hawkridge. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL9 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL9 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 180 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 180 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Grade - moderate
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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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