Walking Britain Plainfield to Wills Neck
Introduction to Walk 1925
Region - Quantock Hills
County/Area - Somerset
Author - Philip Churchyard
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent - 850 feet / 258 metres
Time - 3 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
This walk in the Quantock Hills takes you to Wills Neck the highest point in this Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty. There is a sharp climb to start before you start to enjoy the extensive views. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 140 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 140 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
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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