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Exmoor

Tarr Steps clapper bridge – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

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West Somerset District

Exmoor

Tarr Steps clapper bridge – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

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Tarr Steps clapper bridge – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

03:49

31.3km

590m

Running

Hard run. 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 16, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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2.06 km

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

Highlight • Structure

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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11.3 km

Two Moors Way — Along the River Barle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Two Moors Way follows the meandering course of the river Barle in Exmoor National Park. The riverside path is a delight to run and links Tarr …

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15.3 km

River Barle Circular Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a delightful path through ancient woodland alongside the River Barle. A designated nature reserve, the area is an idyllic habitat for salmon, otters and the elusive dormouse, so …

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16.6 km

Tarr Steps clapper bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarr Steps is the longest clapper bridge (a bridge made of unmortared stone slabs) in Britain. The Grade I-listed, 17-span bridge was first mentioned in Tudor times but is probably medieval in origin.

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16.7 km

Parsonage Farm Bridleway to Tarr Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A fun little non-technical single/doubletrack trail down to Tarr Steps. It crosses open land though, so as you'd expect, it can get a little (very) soggy when it's wet.

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21.8 km

Withypool Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

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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21.8 km

Withypool Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

welcome refreshment stop

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27.2 km

View of Cow Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This spot offers privileged views of Cow Castle, a univallate hillfort from the Iron Age that occupies an isolated knoll in the valley of the River Barle, dominating it.

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31.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

6.66 km

1.66 km

1.28 km

690 m

108 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

5.84 km

1.59 km

864 m

701 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tarr Steps clapper bridge – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Simonsbath

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

Two Moors Way — Along the River Barle

River Barle Circular Walk

Tarr Steps clapper bridge

Parsonage Farm Bridleway to Tarr Steps

Withypool Stone Bridge

Withypool Tea Room

View of Cow Castle

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