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Wimbleball Lake loop from Haddon Hill — Exmoor National Park

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West Somerset District

Skilgate

Wimbleball Lake loop from Haddon Hill — Exmoor National Park

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Wimbleball Lake loop from Haddon Hill — Exmoor National Park

04:02

14.7km

230m

Hiking

Embark on the Wimbleball Lake loop from Haddon Hill, a moderate 9.1-mile (14.7 km) hike through Exmoor National Park. This route, which takes around 4 hours and 1 minute to complete, features about 765 feet (233 metres) of elevation gain. You will experience diverse terrain, from unpaved paths and gravel…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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1.73 km

Wimbleball Lake and Dam

Highlight • Structure

On the edge of Exmoor National Park, Wimbleball Lake is a vast reservoir with an impressive dam. There are hiking and cycling trails around the lake as well as watersports …

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1.76 km

Wimbleball Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This section goes over the Wimbleball Dam, constructed between 1974 and 1979. As you walk across this impressive structure, standing over 40 meters tall, you'll have the opportunity to observe all its details as well as the surrounding landscape.

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5.04 km

View of Wimbleball Lake from Bessom Bridge

Highlight • Lake

This is the bridge that crosses the northernmost section of Wimbleball Lake. While it has a road, there's also a path for those of us on foot. As you cross …

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

4.93 km

1.06 km

588 m

Surfaces

6.96 km

4.74 km

1.56 km

815 m

305 m

284 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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6°C

18 %

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Wimbleball Lake and Dam

Wimbleball Dam

View of Wimbleball Lake from Bessom Bridge

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