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
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. | |||
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone. | |||
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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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