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Gallox Bridge – Dunster Watermill loop from Timberscombe

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West Somerset District

Timberscombe

Gallox Bridge – Dunster Watermill loop from Timberscombe

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Gallox Bridge – Dunster Watermill loop from Timberscombe

04:00

14.2km

290m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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186 m

St Petrock's Church

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This church mostly dates back to the 15th century, although the tower was built in the early 18th century, and the main part of the church was restored in 1862. …

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Withes Alders

Forest

6.72 km

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

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Bat's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill above Dunster. The old earth works are clearly visible and it's obvious why the position was chosen, the views in …

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8.18 km

Gallox Bridge

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Gallox Bridge is a fine example of a medieval packhorse bridge. First mentioned in a document of 1475, the bridge was used to transport wool across the River Avill to …

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8.21 km

Cottage Garden in Exmoor National Park

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Not sure which garden is meant, but there are some wonderfully colorful plants here

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8.23 km

Thatched Cottage at Gallox Bridge

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There are a few charming cottages in front of the bridge... And a fairly large parking lot

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8.41 km

National Trust Watermill Tearoom

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You can also sit inside, but it's really nice in the huge garden when the sun is shining. Always busy, but the cream tea is delicious and generous. The best place to sit is directly by the water.

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8.45 km

Dunster Watermill

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Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention of the human spirit of discovery, the origins of which can be traced back to …

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9.25 km

Priory Church of St George, Dunster

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Almost nothing reliable is known about the life of Saint GEORGE, to whom the church of Dunster was dedicated, but the veneration of him goes back a long way to …

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14.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

3.98 km

995 m

481 m

443 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.41 km

4.21 km

1.69 km

1.34 km

557 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Gallox Bridge – Dunster Watermill loop from Timberscombe

St Petrock's Church

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

Gallox Bridge

Cottage Garden in Exmoor National Park

Thatched Cottage at Gallox Bridge

National Trust Watermill Tearoom

Dunster Watermill

Priory Church of St George, Dunster

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