Quantock Hills from Dead Woman's Ditch
Introduction to Walk 2330
Region - Quantock Hills
County/Area - Somerset
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 9.2 miles / 15 km
Ascent - 2000 feet / 606 metres
Grade - moderate
This walk in the Quantock Hills takes in many of the highlights of this scenic area including Bicknoller and Holsway Posts. The route also follows the deep combes (valleys) so typical of this landscape. During the walk there are some wonderful views. Careful map reading and a good sense of direction are required especially in poor visibility. A GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 140 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer 140 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
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.
Other walks nearby
1.9 miles / 3.0 km away
Hodder's Combe, Bicknoller Post & Higher Hare Knap
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.8 miles / 9.3 km
2.9 miles / 4.7 km away
Dowsborough Fort from Holford
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
3.3 miles / 5.3 km away
Weacombe Combe, Bicknoller Post, Kilve & Longstone Hill
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
4.0 miles / 6.3 km away
Beacon Hill & Bicknoller Post from Kilve Beach
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
14.9 miles / 23.8 km away
Dunkery Beacon from Wheddon Cross
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
16.1 miles / 25.7 km away
Winsford Hill & the Allotment from Winsford
Grade - 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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