Bicknoller Post – Somerton Combe loop from Watchet

West Somerset District

Williton

Bicknoller Post – Somerton Combe loop from Watchet

Hard

riders

Bicknoller Post – Somerton Combe loop from Watchet

01:46

22.1km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.13 km for 478 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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874 m

View of the Sea from Doniford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sea views from Doniford road between Watchet and West Quantoxhead.
The highpoint is 88m and you can see across the Bristol Channel towards Cardiff in South Wales.

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2.08 km

West Wood

Forest

5.25 km

Bicknoller Post

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 951 feet (290m), Bicknoller Post is a marker for this hill summit, one of the many in the Quantocks Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It gets its …

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7.75 km

Somerton Combe

Highlight • Trail

Gorgeous, exposed part of moorland on top of the Quantock Hills. On a good day, enjoy views to Exmoor, the south coast of Wales and over to Bristol.

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8.75 km

Black Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Well worth a visit for the views. From Crowcrombe Gate the climb is relatively and steady but loose in places but well worth the effort, when you get to the top.

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9.49 km

Crowcombe Hill Road

Highlight • Trail

put decent tyres on!

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9.58 km

Crowcombe Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

They mean it when they say challenging, it's worth it though if you are into that sort of thing. I got stopped by some MTB riders at the top astonished …

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17.0 km

Bicknoller Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Although a little basic, this is a great little place to stop if you're riding on the Quantocks Hill. Not far from a brilliant descent off the top, the shop …

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17.1 km