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Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Hemyock

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Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Hemyock

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Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Hemyock

03:16

28.6km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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143 m

St Mary's Church and Hemyock Castle

Highlight • Religious Site

Hemyock is the largest village within the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty in Somerset. The village features a number of fascinating historic buildings, including a medieval castle, an Elizabethan …

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1.31 km

View of Culm Valley from Blackdown Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Enjoy delightful views across the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty from this walk along the ridge of Culm Valley.

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6.92 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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11.1 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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11.9 km

Wellington Monument

Highlight • Climb

This highlight is at the car park but its a short walk (lumpy ride) along the flat path to reach the monument.
Tours are available from April to October 10:00 …

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19.0 km

Gate and Footpath Entrance, Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Rest Area

Go left immediately after the gate into the woods. Alternatively carry on up the lane and take next footpath sign to right.

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28.4 km

Hemyock Church, Garden Art, and Catherine Wheel Pub

Highlight • Settlement

28.5 km

Hemyock Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

Grade II Listed cast iron pump and well house. Inscription on north side commemorating the reign of Victoria, the accession of Edward VII and the restoration of peace in South Africa, dated 1902.

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28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

8.71 km

2.92 km

1.14 km

946 m

731 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.79 km

5.21 km

1.75 km

684 m

404 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 24 May

28°C

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Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint – Wellington Monument loop from Hemyock

St Mary's Church and Hemyock Castle

View of Culm Valley from Blackdown Hills

Culmstock Beacon Viewpoint

Wellington Monument

Wellington Monument

Gate and Footpath Entrance, Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Hemyock Church, Garden Art, and Catherine Wheel Pub

Hemyock Village Pump

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