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South West England

West Somerset District

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

Mountain biking trails

South West England

West Somerset District

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

Moderate

4.8

(16)

82

riders

Wheal Eliza mine ruins – Withypool Stone Bridge loop from Exford

03:24

38.5km

790m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

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.

Tip by

2

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

Tip by

3

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.

Tip by

4

13.3 km

Riverside Trail in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • River

5

13.8 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.

Tip by

6

30.1 km

Porchester's Post

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

32.8 km

Withypool River

Highlight • River

8

32.8 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. …

Tip by

36.5 km

Court Copse

Forest

B

38.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

13.8 km

8.45 km

721 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

8.23 km

6.15 km

2.53 km

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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