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Exford

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

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Mountain biking trails

West Somerset District

Exford

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

Moderate

4.8

(14)

riders

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

03:25

38.9km

780m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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Parking

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7.15 km

Two Moors Way in Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A good, non-technical track, relatively well drained, which is a fabulous way to enjoy some proper Exmoor scenery.

And if you're lucky you may get to meet a few Exmoor ponies.

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10.6 km

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Natural

Swim shoes/boots - it’s quite shallow also so not able to fully swim but great for a cool off dip

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11.9 km

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

Highlight • Structure

Between 1845 and 1857, there was a mine here, next to the River Barle, that initially produced copper and later switched to iron production. Now, only a few remnants remain, such as some stones from the worker's cottages.

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13.8 km

Simonsbath

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small and pretty Exmoor village in Somerset, near the River Barle, very close to the source of the River Exe. It's on both the Two Moors Way and the …

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14.1 km

Bridleway Along the River Barle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A well-surfaced bridleway that meanders along the bank of the River Barle, well surfaced with hardpack and good in all weathers.

The river is beautiful and it's an empty, green and peaceful valley.

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33.1 km

Withypool River

Highlight • River

33.2 km

Withypool Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Withypool is a quiet village in the Barle valley with a distinct upland character. Along the banks of the River Barle grow the willow trees that give Withypool its name. …

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33.2 km

Withypool Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

welcome refreshment stop

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36.9 km

Court Copse

Forest

38.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

14.4 km

7.79 km

688 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

8.59 km

6.35 km

2.43 km

944 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

27°C

11°C

0 %

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Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

Two Moors Way in Exmoor National Park

Wild Swimming Spot in Exmoor National Park

Wheal Eliza mine ruins

Simonsbath

Bridleway Along the River Barle

Withypool River

Withypool Stone Bridge

Withypool Tea Room

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