Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Culmstock

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Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Culmstock

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Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Culmstock

03:50

13.7km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.76 km

Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Looking out across the Culm Valley, Culmstock Beacon is a wonderful place to take in far reaching views. You can see almost to Exeter on a clear day.

The beacon …

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6.50 km

Wellington Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

This monument commemorates the Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). This battle was the start of the downfall of Napoleon, and with him, the French Empire.

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6.97 km

Tree Roots on Trail to Wellington Monument

Highlight • Forest

Lots of tree roots

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7.79 km

Blackdown Common Pond

Highlight • Natural

Discover this refreshing little oasis located inside Blackdown Common. It's the perfect spot to wind down and enjoy some lunch.

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9.54 km

Just in Devon, on its border with Somerset sits Sampford Common, a Site of Special Scientific INterest (SSSI). Despite being so close to the M25 the views from Sampford Point are full of peace and calm.

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

3.94 km

2.68 km

207 m

Surfaces

9.17 km