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St Giles' Church, Hawkridge – Hawkridge Ridge loop from Venford Moor

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St Giles' Church, Hawkridge – Hawkridge Ridge loop from Venford Moor

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St Giles' Church, Hawkridge – Hawkridge Ridge loop from Venford Moor

02:46

9.71km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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4.65 km

St Giles' Church, Hawkridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The construction of this church dates back to the 14th century, as does the chancel and the base of the tower.
Like many other churches in the area, it underwent …

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5.47 km

Hawkridge Ridge

Highlight • Natural

While odd to say out loud, this ridgeline offers tremendous views of the surrounding fields and valleys. It's climbing up from the Barle and this top stretch is part of the Exe Valley Way.

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6.43 km

Castle Bridge Stream Crossing, Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After the track along Hawkridge Ridge, the route starts to descent over the bedrock through a broadleaf woodland. This turns into a dirt single track, and ends up on the …

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7.18 km

Stone Bridge in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

7.37 km

Wooden Footbridge Over Creek, Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • River

Hard work on a rigid 29er, muddy in parts, with a deceptively deep and rocky ford. Note to self:The footbridge is there for a reason, you last did this sort …

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9.71 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

2.31 km

Surfaces

7.34 km

1.35 km

959 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Monday 25 May

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St Giles' Church, Hawkridge – Hawkridge Ridge loop from Venford Moor

St Giles' Church, Hawkridge

Hawkridge Ridge

Castle Bridge Stream Crossing, Exmoor National Park

Stone Bridge in Exmoor National Park

Wooden Footbridge Over Creek, Exmoor National Park

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