Somerset Walks – Selworthy Beacon Minehead Video

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks – Selworthy Beacon Minehead Video

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks – Selworthy Beacon Minehead Video.

These two videos were taken on a a good 18 miles or so circular walking route from Minehead. Firstly along the South West Coastal Path to Hurlstone Point and then back down through Lynch Combe, up along Selworthy Beacon, where we stopped to take this short video, and then following the top of the South West Coastal Path back to Minehead. The full article can be found here Walks And Walking – South West Coastal Path Walking Route from Minehead

Devon Walks – Watersmeet Waterfalls Videos

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks – Watersmeet Waterfalls Videos

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks – Watersmeet Waterfalls Videos.

These two videos were taken on a 6 mile circular walking route in Devon at the famous Watersmeet Waterfalls. Watersmeet is very close to Lynton and Lynmouth in Devon where the East Lyn River is joined by Hoar Oak Water creating a scene of outstanding natural beauty and a real treat for any walker. I took plenty of photos and short videos of Watersmeet before setting off again for the rest of the walking route. The full article can be found here Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Watersmeet Waterfalls Walking Route

Somerset Walks – Dulverton Tarr Steps Video

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks – Dulverton Tarr Steps Video

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks – Dulverton Tarr Steps Video.

This video was taken on a 12 mile circular walking route in Somerset to the famous Dulverton Tarr Steps. The Tarr Steps is a prehistoric unique clapper bridge across the River Barle situated in the Exmoor National Park. I took plenty of photos and took a quick video of the Tarr Steps setting off again for the rest of the walking route. The full article can be found here Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

One of the most recommended Somerset walks must be in Dulverton walking route at the Tarr Steps. The Tarr Steps are a prehistoric unique clapper bridge across the River Barle situated in the Exmoor National Park.

It had been raining all night and was looking very damp and misty when I set out but it was still very mild and it looked like the weather was started to settle. When walking in Exmoor it is always best to be prepared for the worst so I put my waterproof jacket in my rucksack and made sure I had my gaiters with me to strap around my walking boots.

Tarr Steps - Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

Although walking in rain isn’t as lovely as walking in glorious sunshine it does mean that the rivers are flowing and crossing the woodland fords is a little more adventurous than normal.

The main road through Dulverton village was closed when I visited so I parked in a side street just outside the village and made my way to the church where I found the pathway leading round to the right hand side to start the steep climb uphill walking along the main track.

This walk wasn’t wasting any time in getting me breathing quite heavily but it soon levelled out and the walking route I had sketched out was very easy to navigate. I continued my walk along the track ignoring all signposts until I reached a signpost for Marsh Bridge on my left where I walked through the gateway ahead. I continued my walk along the waymarked route signposted to Broford and Winsford where I entered open fields before forking right by the gorse hedge following the signpost for Broford and Winsford looking back to see the mist rise from the woodland behind me.

I then continued my walk along this track to a gate which joined a lane up to a junction of lanes where I turned left up the tarmaced road and then left again a short while after in to a field signposted Public Bridleway Mounsey Hill Gate by the metal gate and blue waymarker.

I then walked to the left hand side of the field passed Highercombe Farm to a gate that entered moorland taking the track straight ahead signposted Mounsey Hill Gate and Tarr Steps. At the road I turned right to cross the cattle grid, ignoring the second cattle grid on my immediate left to follow the signpost Tarr Steps via Ashway Slide. Walking straight ahead across the Winsford Hill moorland close by the hedgebank I then dropped diagonally down to another road and cattle grid where I then turned left signposted Tarr Steps which was VERY muddy. I was very glad of my gaiters at this point.

After a short while the track took me to the right towards Tarr Steps where I then walked through a gateway to a signpost for Tarr Steps leading down to the right. However, my map suggested I go straight on the main pathway so I continued my walk along the main route at the top of the hill and then veered down to my right, where a Roe Deer popped out of the ferns and ran off, slowly until I saw farm buildings and then a car park by the stream below.

Just ahead of me and to the right where much thicker woodlands so I followed the path downhill in to the woods where I then forked right at the bottom and then through a gate to walk through the ford and onto Tarr Steps.

Staying to eat my Scotch Eggs and drink plenty of water I took plenty of photos and a video to remember my visit by before heading off across the bridge to walk left and then upwards to the right following the signpost Hawkridge.

Walking along this track I followed all the blue waymarkers uphill, through two gates and then over the hill keeping to the left of the field edge to Parsonage Farm where I then walked through a gate and down the lane signposted Hawkridge. At the bottom of the lane by the stream I followed it sharply to the left and then uphill through the woods to a tarmaced road.

Crossing the road I then walked through the gate in to a field where I kept walking straight ahead following the yellow and then the reddy brown waymarkers to Hawkridge. At the houses I walked left down the road turning left by the tree in the centre of the village keeping right at the church signposted Restricted Byway Dulverton. As the lane opened in to fields I walked down steeply through woodland to Castle Bridge signposted County Road.

Just a little further round was an old wooden footbridge that had fallen in to disrepair and further round still was the remains of an old fort. I then walked back to cross Castle Bridge and then kept the river on my left hand side as I continued my walk taking the track signposted towards Marsh Bridge.

This part of the woodland was absolutely beautiful as I followed the river along some stunning forestry until I eventually reached Marsh Bridge where I then walked right up the road to then turn left at Kennel Farm. I continued my walk up the track and passed the farm in to more woodland where I then kept to the lower walking route after crossing a small stream.

The rest of the walk was simply following the river’s twists and turns through the fantastic woodland settings until I dropped down passed cottages to the Dulverton Bridge. Crossing the bridge I then walked up through the main village road and back around to the car after an exhausting 12 miles which took me just over 5 hours.

Click here for all the photographs from this walk: Tarr Steps Images

Click here for the video from this walk: Tarr Steps Video

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

One of the most recommended Somerset walks must be in Dulverton walking route at the Tarr Steps. The Tarr Steps are a prehistoric unique clapper bridge across the River Barle situated in the Exmoor National Park.

It had been raining all night and was looking very damp and misty when I set out but it was still very mild and it looked like the weather was started to settle. When walking in Exmoor it is always best to be prepared for the worst so I put my waterproof jacket in my rucksack and made sure I had my gaiters with me to strap around my walking boots.

Tarr Steps - Walks And Walking – Somerset Walks Dulverton Tarr Steps Walking Route

Although walking in rain isn’t as lovely as walking in glorious sunshine it does mean that the rivers are flowing and crossing the woodland fords is a little more adventurous than normal.

The main road through Dulverton village was closed when I visited so I parked in a side street just outside the village and made my way to the church where I found the pathway leading round to the right hand side to start the steep climb uphill walking along the main track.

This walk wasn’t wasting any time in getting me breathing quite heavily but it soon levelled out and the walking route I had sketched out was very easy to navigate. I continued my walk along the track ignoring all signposts until I reached a signpost for Marsh Bridge on my left where I walked through the gateway ahead. I continued my walk along the waymarked route signposted to Broford and Winsford where I entered open fields before forking right by the gorse hedge following the signpost for Broford and Winsford looking back to see the mist rise from the woodland behind me.

I then continued my walk along this track to a gate which joined a lane up to a junction of lanes where I turned left up the tarmaced road and then left again a short while after in to a field signposted Public Bridleway Mounsey Hill Gate by the metal gate and blue waymarker.

I then walked to the left hand side of the field passed Highercombe Farm to a gate that entered moorland taking the track straight ahead signposted Mounsey Hill Gate and Tarr Steps. At the road I turned right to cross the cattle grid, ignoring the second cattle grid on my immediate left to follow the signpost Tarr Steps via Ashway Slide. Walking straight ahead across the Winsford Hill moorland close by the hedgebank I then dropped diagonally down to another road and cattle grid where I then turned left signposted Tarr Steps which was VERY muddy. I was very glad of my gaiters at this point.

After a short while the track took me to the right towards Tarr Steps where I then walked through a gateway to a signpost for Tarr Steps leading down to the right. However, my map suggested I go straight on the main pathway so I continued my walk along the main route at the top of the hill and then veered down to my right, where a Roe Deer popped out of the ferns and ran off, slowly until I saw farm buildings and then a car park by the stream below.

Just ahead of me and to the right where much thicker woodlands so I followed the path downhill in to the woods where I then forked right at the bottom and then through a gate to walk through the ford and onto Tarr Steps.

Staying to eat my Scotch Eggs and drink plenty of water I took plenty of photos and a video to remember my visit by before heading off across the bridge to walk left and then upwards to the right following the signpost Hawkridge.

Walking along this track I followed all the blue waymarkers uphill, through two gates and then over the hill keeping to the left of the field edge to Parsonage Farm where I then walked through a gate and down the lane signposted Hawkridge. At the bottom of the lane by the stream I followed it sharply to the left and then uphill through the woods to a tarmaced road.

Crossing the road I then walked through the gate in to a field where I kept walking straight ahead following the yellow and then the reddy brown waymarkers to Hawkridge. At the houses I walked left down the road turning left by the tree in the centre of the village keeping right at the church signposted Restricted Byway Dulverton. As the lane opened in to fields I walked down steeply through woodland to Castle Bridge signposted County Road.

Just a little further round was an old wooden footbridge that had fallen in to disrepair and further round still was the remains of an old fort. I then walked back to cross Castle Bridge and then kept the river on my left hand side as I continued my walk taking the track signposted towards Marsh Bridge.

This part of the woodland was absolutely beautiful as I followed the river along some stunning forestry until I eventually reached Marsh Bridge where I then walked right up the road to then turn left at Kennel Farm. I continued my walk up the track and passed the farm in to more woodland where I then kept to the lower walking route after crossing a small stream.

The rest of the walk was simply following the river’s twists and turns through the fantastic woodland settings until I dropped down passed cottages to the Dulverton Bridge. Crossing the bridge I then walked up through the main village road and back around to the car after an exhausting 12 miles which took me just over 5 hours.

Click here for all the photographs from this walk: Tarr Steps Images

Click here for the video from this walk: Tarr Steps Video

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Watersmeet Waterfalls Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Watersmeet Waterfalls Walking Route

Watersmeet is very close to Lynton and Lynmouth in Devon where the East Lyn River is joined by Hoar Oak Water creating walks of outstanding natural beauty and a real treat for any walker.

After heavy rain the night before the waterfalls were gushing and the weather in the valleys was very damp so I made sure I had a good waterproof jacket on and my sturdy walking boots to avoid slipping on the pathways and tracks of this particular walking route.

Watersmeet Waterfall Lynton Walking Route Devon Walks - Walks And Walking

From the car park at Combe Park I walked across the bridge and continued to walk along the public bridleway on the east bank of the river. I continued down this pathway to Watersmeet to then cross the footbridge to Watersmeet House.

At Watersmeet House I took the public footpath to walk along the east bank of the river to splendid views early on as the river dropped away to look down the steep wooded valley. The pathway is then very easy to follow and quite level so I walked very happily until I reached Wester Wood.

I continued to walk straight ahead until I reached Lynmouth where I then found a pathway opposite the church in the village centre which zigged and zagged steeply uphill through Lyn Cleave where I then reached the rocky summit at Oxen Tor. Catching my breath it was taken away again by the awesome views.

I then joined the walking routes of the Two Moors Way and Tarka Trail to Myrtleberry Cleave where I then walked left at the fork and back down to Watersmeet House a good 6 miles or so later taking me just over 2 hours.

For all the photographs from this walk please click: Watersmeet waterfalls photographs

For the approach to the waterfalls please click: Watersmeet waterfalls approach video

For the waterfall please click: Watersmeet waterfalls video

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Watersmeet Waterfalls Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Watersmeet Waterfalls Walking Route

Watersmeet is very close to Lynton and Lynmouth in Devon where the East Lyn River is joined by Hoar Oak Water creating walks of outstanding natural beauty and a real treat for any walker.

After heavy rain the night before the waterfalls were gushing and the weather in the valleys was very damp so I made sure I had a good waterproof jacket on and my sturdy walking boots to avoid slipping on the pathways and tracks of this particular walking route.

Watersmeet Waterfall Lynton Walking Route Devon Walks - Walks And Walking

From the car park at Combe Park I walked across the bridge and continued to walk along the public bridleway on the east bank of the river. I continued down this pathway to Watersmeet to then cross the footbridge to Watersmeet House.

At Watersmeet House I took the public footpath to walk along the east bank of the river to splendid views early on as the river dropped away to look down the steep wooded valley. The pathway is then very easy to follow and quite level so I walked very happily until I reached Wester Wood.

I continued to walk straight ahead until I reached Lynmouth where I then found a pathway opposite the church in the village centre which zigged and zagged steeply uphill through Lyn Cleave where I then reached the rocky summit at Oxen Tor. Catching my breath it was taken away again by the awesome views.

I then joined the walking routes of the Two Moors Way and Tarka Trail to Myrtleberry Cleave where I then walked left at the fork and back down to Watersmeet House a good 6 miles or so later taking me just over 2 hours.

For all the photographs from this walk please click: Watersmeet waterfalls photographs

For the approach to the waterfalls please click: Watersmeet waterfalls approach video

For the waterfall please click: Watersmeet waterfalls video

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Lynton Valley Of The Rocks Walking Route

Walks And Walking – Devon Walks Lynton Valley Of The Rocks Walking Route

The Valley of the Rocks is a steeply curved heathland dominating the landscape with rugged rock formations just outside of Lynton in Devon, where Exmoor meets the sea and offers superb walks and walking routes. This walk also covers a short section of the South West Coastal Path walking route and covers about 5 miles in total.

Castle Rock at Lynton Valley of the Rocks walking route Devon Walks - Walks And Walking

Be ready for a long steady climb, a short steady climb and then a short sharp shocker of a climb. You may need walking poles to steady yourself and a good pair of walking shoes with a windproof jacket to keep out the sea winds.

We parked at the main Bottom Meadow car park and walked up passed the church through the town until we reached the end where the main road bent round to the right. We then walked left up Crossmead and turned right at the junction at the top. As the road then bends we took the footpath straight ahead signposted to Lee Abbey and Bay.

We then walked passed a disused quarry and when the path forked we walked left at the signpost for Lee Abbey and Bay to then walk gently up through woodland until we then reached the spectacular views to the sea and back across Lynton.

As the path bears round to the left the views become ever more spectacular. Far below is the Valley of Rocks, flanked to the seaward by the craggy landmarks of Castle Rock and Rugged Jack. Ahead is Woody Bay and, on the nearer headland, the landmark of Duty Point Tower. We continued our walk across the high point before the pathway started its descent.

As Lee Abbey came in to sight we walked down the pathway as it zigged and zagged until we reached a gate where we walked right at the fork by the edge of the woodland signposted to Lee Abbey. We continued our walk to a junction of paths by a seat and continued walking straight ahead at the signpost for Lee Bay.

We then kept to the main pathway leading through the woodland before crossing a footbridge to then walk round to the right to another junction of paths but this time turned sharp right before the footbridge to walk down a narrow path signposted Lee Bay continuing down by the stream.

We then walked passed an old cottage, keeping it well to the left, where the path reached, and crossed, another stream. We then walked along the path as it started to bear left and then we arrived at a road. We had now arrived at the South West Coastal Path where we then started to head back to Lynton by turning right up the road to the 20mph sign continuing our walk up the road as it climbed up to Lee Abbey.

The Coast Path continues along the road into the Valley of Rocks where we then walked to the little roundabout in the road, bearing left, to pass between the two rocky outcrops of Castle Rock and Rugged Jack, and continued to follow the signposted Coast Path walking route.

Eventually the path becomes a lane and enters Lynton as North Walk. We now entered the final short stage our walk where we then walked left at the fork to descend in to Lynmouth where we then walked right up to the top of the hill returning back to the church and car park.

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Walks And Walking – South West Coastal Path Walking Route from Minehead

Walks And Walking – South West Coastal Path Walking Route from Minehead

The South West Coastal Path starts its long journey from Minehead in Somerset. The sculpture on the sea wall marks the end of the West Somerset Coast Path walks and the beginning of the South West Coastal Path walking route.

We were staying in Butlins so I mapped out a good 18 miles or so circular walking route from Minehead. Firstly along the South West Coastal Path to Hurlstone Point and then back down through Lynch Combe, up along Selworthy Beacon and then following the top of the South West Coastal Path back to Minehead.

The Rugged Alternative Walking Route looking down the valley of the South West Coastal Path from Minehead to Porlock - Walks And Walking

It had been raining the previous day and evening so I was prepared for more wet weather walking today but the sun had come out and it was looking very favourable. I put my walking jacket, hat and gloves in my rucksack just in case, laced up my sturdy walking boots and strapped on my gaiters to protect my legs.

From the start of the South West Coastal Path (SWC Path), or Coastal Path as it is often referred to on route, I entered Culver Cliff Park through a gate until I reached a steep climb up to a signpost Bridleway to Greenaleigh Farm with Culver Cliff and Culver Cliff Sand below me and the ever present view of South Wales on my right hand side. At the fork I kept left to a signpost for the National Trust and then turned a sharp left up some wooden steps signposted Coastal Path to Porlock.

This was another steep climb as I walked back on myself and through a gate to the turn right at the signpost Bridleway to North Hill where I continued along with Greenaleigh Farm now down on my right hand side. I continued along until I turned sharp left uphill for a short way, with the car park a little further up, where I then turned right by the signpost Rugged Alternative Coastal Path to Porlock with the path bending round to the left by a gate and then steeply down before the inevitable steep climb back up the other side at Grexy Combe.

I was now just over an hour into my walk and had found a good pace only to then be presented with some narrow paths around the cliff face. I don’t really like walking around the edge of cliffs but the beautiful scenery, clear blue skies, great weather and the glorious fresh air filling my lungs kept me going until I was passed the worst of it.
At Henners Combe I walked steeply down and just as steeply back up the other side passed East Combe with the view of the upper South West Coastal Path now insight on the opposite of the valley where I then reached Hurlstone Combe and then Hurlstone Point and its impressive views.

I then walked back to where I had left the main pathway and bore left up to the signpost for Coastal Path to Minehead where I kept left at the fork and turned right at the signpost for Lynch Combe. I then turned left down the signpost Bridleway to Bossington via Lynch Combe. I continued to follow this pathway all the way down in to the woodland below.
I then turned left at the Bridleway signpost and then right at the signpost Bridleway to Lynch Combe and in to the Allerford Plantation where I turned left at a gate signposted Allerford to then keep left before turning right up the extremely steep Sleigh Path to Bossington Hill.

I’m sure that Sleigh Path is a lot more fun going down than it is hiking up it. My legs were already tired after just over 3 hours of strenuous terrain and this hill was seriously taking its toll on my thigh and calf muscles. I was very happy to see the gate at the top signposted Allerford Woods. I kept straight ahead and up to the second viewpoint of the day at the end of the Hill Road. Walking through the small car park and along the road I turned left, just opposite the Memorial Hut.

I then cut across the moors to a pathway that followed parallel to the road where I met a small group of Exmoor Ponies who were congregating around Selworthy Beacon. Although it’s not marked as a viewpoint on the map it offered the best views of the day so far. After the Exmoor Ponies had moved on I took a quick 360 degree video of the views.

Click here to watch the short video from Selworthy Beacon: Selworthy Beacon Video

The views from Selworthy Beacon refreshed my senses ready for the rest of the walk back to Minehead. Following the pathway to the right I turned left at the fork to then walk straight across the small road to the fork left and down to the gate. I headed down across the field to my right and went through the gate signposted Holnicote Estate National Trust before going straight ahead at the next signpost with the last viewpoint by the small car park at just off Hill Road.

Heading back downhill I reached another small car park where I went straight ahead signposted Highertown and then continued straight ahead in to Moor Wood before turning left at the signpost Bridleway to Minehead by the cattle grid. As I walked down through the woodland I kept right at the fork and then zig-zagged my way downhill to reach Moor Road. I then turned left and then left again passing the church on my left to then bend round at Church Steps, then left, right and left down Clanville Road straight ahead down some steps to then bend left and then down to the sea wall.

I was fortunate to then meet up with Mary and Tedi who I called earlier to come and meet me at the end of the walk so the timing was superb. We then popped in to the Quay Inn where I had a glorious pint of Exmoor Gold before we all walked back to Butlins just under 6 hours and nearly 20 miles of what had been a marvellous walking route along the South West Coastal Path from Minehead.

Click here to see all the photographs from this walk: South West Coastal Path Minehead