Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Winsford Packhorse Bridge loop from Winsford

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Winsford

Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Winsford Packhorse Bridge loop from Winsford

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Winsford Ford and Footbridge – Winsford Packhorse Bridge loop from Winsford

02:19

8.14km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13 m

The Bridge Tea Rooms, Winsford

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68 m

Winsford Ford and Footbridge

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The ford is easy to drive through in a normal car (if you have to), but there is a footbridge for pedestrians. There is a really great tea room right next to it

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126 m

Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor

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This pub is one of the most photographed in the country and is often used as an illustration in travel guides. It's really really pretty, I don't know if it's …

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168 m

Winsford Packhorse Bridge

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This delightful little bridge is slightly hidden away but is well worth seeking out. It's a medieval packhorse bridge and spans the pretty Winn Brook in the village of Winsford. …

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399 m

St Mary Magdalene Church, Exmoor

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13th century Norman church. Dedicated to Mary Magdalene, rather simple and bright on the inside and with an ancient cemetery around it. We liked it!

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1.60 km

View of Bye Hill from Exmoor National Park

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On the path, just below the summit of Bye Hill - great views/

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8.08 km

Bridge Cottage Tea Room

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We once had a wonderfully delicious cream tea with all the trimmings in the beautiful garden, right next to the ford. Over the years we have tried again and again …

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8.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

3.34 km

1.13 km

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

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Comments

November 4, 2021,Winsford - Nethercote, circular

Free car parking in Winsford, opposite the garage.
Recommend following this route clockwise to get the bulk of the ascent, up Bye Hill, out of the way at the beginning, then it's mostly level around Bye Common followed by a descent to the river at Nethercote and an easy level stroll along the bank of the Exe back to Winsford.