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West Somerset District

Exmoor

Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

West Somerset District

Exmoor

Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

02:37

30.4km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 23, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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Start point

Parking

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409 m

Simonsbath Village

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A small and pretty Exmoor village in Somerset, near the River Barle, very close to the source of the River Exe. It's on both the Two Moors Way and the …

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649 m

Bridleway Along the River Barle

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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.

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15.5 km

Porchester's Post and Poacher's Crossing, Exmoor National Park

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A relief after the steep road climb out of Withypool! Don't take the lower track that Komoot shows - it's worth joining from 50m higher up the road. Starts with …

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19.9 km

Withypool Stone Bridge

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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. …

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20.0 km

Withypool Tea Room

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welcome refreshment stop

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23.6 km

Two Moors Way in Exmoor National Park

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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.

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28.3 km

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.

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30.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

8.44 km

8.17 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

6.12 km

2.79 km

2.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Withypool Stone Bridge – Wheal Eliza mine ruins loop from Simonsbath

Simonsbath Village

Bridleway Along the River Barle

Porchester's Post and Poacher's Crossing, Exmoor National Park

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