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
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 GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL9 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL9 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 180 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 180 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k.
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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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