The Smuggler's Den – Lankcomb Ford loop from Malmsmead

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The Smuggler's Den – Lankcomb Ford loop from Malmsmead

Moderate

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The Smuggler's Den – Lankcomb Ford loop from Malmsmead

03:42

12.9km

290m

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 5, 2026

Tips

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18 m

The Smuggler's Den

Highlight • Cafe

Sat on the border between Devon and Somerset, a lovely warm fire and a friendly welcome await you as you enter, with choices for hot and cold items from the …

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1.69 km

River Bend in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • River

3.53 km

Badgworthy Wood

Forest

4.86 km

Doone Valley (Badgworthy Valley)

Highlight • Trail

Doone Valley or Badgworthy Valley is often known as Lorna Doone Country, after the 1869 novel of the same name by RD Blackmore.

His descriptions of the area inspired generations …

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4.99 km

Badgworthy Medieval Village Ruins

Highlight • Structure

There are ruins of around 14 buildings here and although it was a medieval village, abandoned in the 15th century, one of the buildings was still occupied in 1814.

Being …

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5.47 km

Badgworthy Valley and Village Remains

Highlight • Natural

This valley is offering a special microclimate, much milder and without the heavy winds of the open planes. plants are growing here which only a few hundred yards away have …

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7.61 km

Solitary Twisted Tree in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

view towards east

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9.19 km

Lankcomb Ford

Highlight • River

The path crossing over a small stream.

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11.6 km

Malmsmead Packhorse Bridge and Badgworthy River

Highlight • Settlement

Malmsmead is at the very heart of Doone Country right on the border between Devon and Somerset.

The medieval packhorse bridge and ancient ford cross the Badgworthy River and it …

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

2.00 km

617 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

701 m