Lankcomb Ford – Cloud Farm Campsite loop from Brendon and Countisbury
Lankcomb Ford – Cloud Farm Campsite loop from Brendon and Countisbury
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Lankcomb Ford – Cloud Farm Campsite loop from Brendon and Countisbury
03:33
12.9km
220m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.76 km
Lankcomb Ford
Highlight • River
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5.12 km
Malmsmead Packhorse Bridge and Badgworthy River
Highlight • Settlement
The medieval packhorse bridge and ancient ford cross the Badgworthy River and it is from here that you can easily access the Doone (or Badgworthy) Valley.
There are public toilets and a tea room here so it makes the perfect place to start and/or finish a walk.
The hamlet is full of connections to RD Blackmore's 'Lorna Doone', including Lorna Doone Farm and a memorial to Blackmore a short way up the valley.
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5.97 km
Cloud Farm Campsite
Highlight • Rest Area
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7.31 km
Badgworthy Wood
Forest
8.65 km
Doone Valley (Badgworthy Valley)
Highlight • Trail
His descriptions of the area inspired generations of people to fall in love with the beauty of Exmoor. His historical romance which intertwined local legend with actual places has meant this is an area long visited by literary tourists.
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8.78 km
Badgworthy Medieval Village Ruins
Highlight • Structure
Being in the Doone Valley, the village also has a connection with RD Blackmore's 1869 novel, 'Lorna Doone'. It is thought that it is where the Doone family lived after their exile from Scotland.
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9.26 km
Badgworthy Valley and Village Remains
Highlight • Natural
if someone wanted to live in Exmoor this valley would be a perfect hideaway.
No surprise that apparently there was apparently an ancient settlement. Remains however are rather scattered.
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11.4 km
Solitary Twisted Tree in Exmoor National Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
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12.1 km
Heathland of Exmoor National Park
Highlight • Natural
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12.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.2 km
1.24 km
292 m
115 m
Surfaces
12.5 km
268 m
115 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (410 m)
Lowest point (230 m)
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