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Hemyock Village Pump – Hemyock Castle loop from Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Hemyock Village Pump – Hemyock Castle loop from Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Hemyock Village Pump – Hemyock Castle loop from Blackdown Hills National Landscape

03:57

60.9km

720m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.6 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.11 km

Wire Sculpture of a Woman

Highlight • Structure

What a fun thing to see on a ride, just had to stop and get a picture and made with care as well

Tip by

9.11 km

Oak-Lined Lane in Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

Just a lovely quiet road lined by ancient oaks

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9.33 km

Oak-Lined Lane in Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

a quiet lane lined with ancient oaks

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15.3 km

Scenic Rural Road in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Take this right to avoid the main road. Much prettier

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18.6 km

Sturm's Hill Plantation

Forest

41.9 km

View of Hemyock

Highlight • Settlement

Great view to Hemyock

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43.3 km

Hemyock Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

Grade II Listed cast iron pump and well house. Inscription on north side commemorating the reign of Victoria, the accession of Edward VII and the restoration of peace in South Africa, dated 1902.

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43.7 km

Hemyock Castle is a privately owned scheduled Ancient Monument & residential site, normally only opened to the public during special open days on Bank Holiday Mondays (2 to 5 pm) between Easter and September. On open days, visitors can view the substantial remains of Hemyock Castle's towers, walls, moat, grounds; and visit its display areas.

The remains of a moated, rare late 14th century castle surround a much older manor house. During the 17th century English Civil War, the castle was garrisoned for Parliament. The Royalists attacked twice, eventually besieging and capturing Hemyock Castle. Afterwards, the castle was slighted (destroyed). Subsequently the site evolved to become a farm, and later a private home. Former outbuildings have also been converted into homes

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50.1 km

The Aviator, Dunkeswell Aerodrome

Highlight • Cafe

A fantastic pit stop on a ride for food and drinks with plentiful outdoor seating where you can watch the small planes and skydivers of Dunkeswell Aerodrome.

Check out more at tacbar.com

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60.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.7 km

1.13 km

122 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

24.7 km

582 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Hemyock Village Pump – Hemyock Castle loop from Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Wire Sculpture of a Woman

Oak-Lined Lane in Blackdown Hills

Oak-Lined Lane in Blackdown Hills

Scenic Rural Road in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

View of Hemyock

Hemyock Village Pump

Hemyock Castle

The Aviator, Dunkeswell Aerodrome

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