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West Somerset District

Exmoor

Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

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West Somerset District

Exmoor

Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

02:52

30.6km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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Start point

Parking

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547 m

Riverside Trail in Exmoor National Park

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917 m

Bridleway Along the River Barle

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A well-surfaced bridleway that meanders along the bank of the River Barle, well surfaced with hardpack and good in all weathers.

The river is beautiful and it's an empty, green and peaceful valley.

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15.8 km

Porchester's Post and Poacher's Crossing, Exmoor National Park

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A relief after the steep road climb out of Withypool! Don't take the lower track that Komoot shows - it's worth joining from 50m higher up the road. Starts with …

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20.2 km

Withypool Stone Bridge

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Withypool is a quiet village in the Barle valley with a distinct upland character. Along the banks of the River Barle grow the willow trees that give Withypool its name. …

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20.3 km

Withypool Tea Room

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welcome refreshment stop

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27.3 km

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

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Swim shoes/boots - it’s quite shallow also so not able to fully swim but great for a cool off dip

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28.6 km

Between 1845 and 1857, there was a mine here, next to the River Barle, that initially produced copper and later switched to iron production. Now, only a few remnants remain, such as some stones from the worker's cottages.

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30.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

8.39 km

7.97 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

6.12 km

2.79 km

1.84 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

18°C

10°C

65 %

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

Riverside Trail in Exmoor National Park

Bridleway Along the River Barle

Porchester's Post and Poacher's Crossing, Exmoor National Park

Withypool River

Withypool Stone Bridge

Withypool Tea Room

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

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