Walkers and Cyclists
The beautiful Exmoor country park is a fantastic place for walkers and cyclists alike.
A selection of local bike routes can be found here
One of the National Park's "Golden Walks" is centred on Bye Common and Winsford - read the leaflet here
For those venturing across Exmoor, the National Park Authority have published a series of walks across the park, suitable for all abilities.
Here is a small selection of local walks, of varying difficulty, to get you started
Route 1. Larcombe Foot .
Difficulty 1/10. 2.6 miles.
Ash Lane -> Larcombe Foot -> Exford Rd.
Route 2. Larcombe Foot via Ridge
Difficulty 2/10. 3.1 miles.
Ash Lane ->Larcombe Foot ->Exford Rd.
Route 3. Punchbowl.
Difficulty 5/10. 3.9 miles.
Ash Lane -> Withycombe -> Punchbowl -> Halse Lane.
The Punchbowl
Route 4. Punchbowl and Tarr Steps.
Difficulty 7/10. 9.4 miles.
Ash Lane -> Punchbowl -> Knaplock -> River Barle -> Tarr Steps -> Mounsey Hill -> Yellowcombe -> Halse Lane.
Route 5. Howetown and Coppleham
Difficulty 3/10. 2.9 miles.
Howetown -> Coppleham -> Howetown
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Route 6. Summerway
Difficulty 4/10. 2.7 miles.
Halse Lane ->Yellowcombe->Summerway->Edbrooke Hill ->Edbrooke Rd
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Route 7. Week Farm
Difficulty 4/10. 4.3 miles.
Halse Lane -> Folly -> Edbrooke Hill Gate -> Week Farm -> Edbrooke Hill ->Edbrooke Rd
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Route 8. Oldrey Lane
Difficulty 4/10. 4.3 miles.
Exford Rd -> Furzehill Lane -> Ison Lane -> Oldrey Lane -> Larcombe Foot -> Ash Lane
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