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Carhampton

Dunster Village – Gallox Bridge loop from Carhampton

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West Somerset District

Carhampton

Dunster Village – Gallox Bridge loop from Carhampton

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Dunster Village – Gallox Bridge loop from Carhampton

02:52

10.0km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.67 km

Blue Anchor Bay

Highlight • Beach

Blue Anchor has a fantastic beach. Lots of places to stop for refreshments!

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2.77 km

View of Dunster Castle

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If you like steam trains, wait for one to pass on this section of line in front of Dunster castle.

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4.14 km

Little Wooden Bridge Over Stream

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5.20 km

Dunster Yarn Market

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating from the early 17th century, this building is now a listed building. Mainly wool and cloth were traded here.

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5.28 km

Dunster Village

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Dunster is almost indecently pretty and exactly how you would imagine an English village to be... If only the traffic didn't meander through.
Between us Komootlers: don't come by car, …

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5.93 km

Thatched Cottage at Gallox Bridge

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There are a few charming cottages in front of the bridge... And a fairly large parking lot

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5.98 km

Gallox Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Gallox Bridge is a fine example of a medieval packhorse bridge. First mentioned in a document of 1475, the bridge was used to transport wool across the River Avill to …

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7.44 km

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

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Bat's Castle is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill above Dunster. The old earth works are clearly visible and it's obvious why the position was chosen, the views in …

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8.91 km

Geoffrey's Plantation

Forest

10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

1.65 km

1.44 km

1.04 km

514 m

123 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

2.25 km

2.23 km

1.25 km

768 m

197 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Dunster Village – Gallox Bridge loop from Carhampton

Blue Anchor Bay

View of Dunster Castle

Little Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Dunster Yarn Market

Dunster Village

Thatched Cottage at Gallox Bridge

Gallox Bridge

Bat's Castle Iron Age Hillfort

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