Bicknoller Post – Somerton Combe loop from Kilve

West Somerset District

Kilve

Bicknoller Post – Somerton Combe loop from Kilve

Hard

riders

Bicknoller Post – Somerton Combe loop from Kilve

02:09

24.9km

560m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.66 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Holford Glen

Forest

3.02 km

Bridlepaths in Quantock Hills National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Bridlepath tracks across the quantocks. A bit steep and gnarly in places but generally doable with minimal hike a bike on a CX bike. Views at the top across the Bristo CHannel to Wales and over to Exmoor. You can even see Dave the crane.

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5.77 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 name from the village of Bicknoller to the West edge of the Quantocks. Up on the tops here, you will get to experience some incredible views over the moorland, woodland and towards the coastline.

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9.90 km

Haslett Plantation

Forest

13.8 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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14.8 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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15.5 km

Wilmot's Pool

Lake

18.5 km

Woodland Climb in Quantock Hills

Highlight • Trail

No kidding, beautiful deciduous forest all the way, until it opens out onto open moor land. A proper multi stage climb, lots of intermediate shallow sections to catch the breath, and a great surface throughout.

Good descent with few blind corners. I descended around midday on a bank holiday and encountered a dad and child doing the climb - fair play - and one car, when you can hear how busy the A39 is in the distance. So safe to say usually quiet.

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