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View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop from Staple Fitzpaine

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View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop from Staple Fitzpaine

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View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop from Staple Fitzpaine

03:20

11.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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134 m

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

Highlight • Historical Site

The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building.
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th …

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4.03 km

Rest a While Bench With View of Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small wooden seat overlooking the rolling hills, perfect for place for a rest

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5.69 km

Ruined Stone Structures in Blackdown Hills Forest

Highlight • Historical Site

Came across a section of old wall, after going to inspect it, beyond it were ruinous buildings and foundations. there were so many just hidden in bushes and trees. No …

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7.88 km

View of the Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

Stop for a moment at this viewpoint near the remains of Castle Neroche and take in these sensational views across the Blackdown Hills.

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8.00 km

Castle Neroche

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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8.22 km

Castle Neroche Iron Age Hill Fort

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Castle Neroche was a motte-and-bailey castle on the site of an earlier hill fort. Evidence suggests that it was an Iron Age hill fort before the Norman castle was built …

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10.8 km

Shallow Stream Crossing

Highlight • Natural

Perfect opportunity to fill up the water filtration system

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11.5 km

A secure dog walking field ( fully enclosed by 6ft high fencing ) at Staple Fitzpaine on the blackdown hills nr Taunton. stapledogsrunfree.co.uk

Half hr run £6 1-2 dogs £2 per extra dog
Hour run £10 £2 per extra dog

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11.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

1.90 km

1.33 km

1.01 km

864 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.99 km

1.50 km

1.38 km

960 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

29°C

17°C

15 %

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View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop from Staple Fitzpaine

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

Rest a While Bench With View of Blackdown Hills

Ruined Stone Structures in Blackdown Hills Forest

View of the Blackdown Hills

Castle Neroche

Castle Neroche Iron Age Hill Fort

Shallow Stream Crossing

Staple Dogs Run Free

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