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West Somerset District

Old Cleeve

Somerton Combe – Holford Combe loop from Washford

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Mountain biking trails

West Somerset District

Old Cleeve

Somerton Combe – Holford Combe loop from Washford

Moderate

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Somerton Combe – Holford Combe loop from Washford

03:24

41.6km

790m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.7 km for 251 m

After 26.3 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Haslett Plantation

Forest

17.8 km

Somerton Combe

Highlight • Trail

Gorgeous, exposed part of moorland on top of the Quantock Hills. On a good day, enjoy views to Exmoor, the south coast of Wales and over to Bristol.

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18.8 km

Black Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Well worth a visit for the views. From Crowcrombe Gate the climb is relatively and steady but loose in places but well worth the effort, when you get to the top.

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19.4 km

Wilmot's Pool

Lake

22.7 km

View of Quantock Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop , rest the legs, take onboard some snacks and investigate the remaining earth works of Dowsbrough Fort or just chill and enjoy the view.

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23.9 km

Holford Combe

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Holford Combe is one of those very rare places in the UK that's just as much fun up as down.

Actually, I'm not sure that such a place exists - …

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26.3 km

Holford Glen

Forest

41.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

14.4 km

3.88 km

2.24 km

502 m

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

8.41 km

8.35 km

8.10 km

648 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Black Hill Trig Point

View of Quantock Hills

Holford Combe

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