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Parson's Lane, The Drove & Wills Neck loop — Quantock Hills

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Parson's Lane, The Drove & Wills Neck loop — Quantock Hills

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Parson's Lane, The Drove & Wills Neck loop — Quantock Hills

02:20

7.93km

220m

Hiking

Embark on the Parson's Lane, The Drove & Wills Neck loop for a moderate hike through the scenic Quantock Hills. This 4.9-mile (7.9 km) route, which takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes to complete, features a diverse landscape with packed earth and rocky sections, including the medieval track known…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Quantock Hills AONB

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Parking

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2.75 km

The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

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One of the most majestic trails in the Quantocks, the Drove is a medieval track that travels along the top of the hills and forms an avenue with trees on …

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3.61 km

Wills Neck Summit

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This is the highest point in the Quantocks with a summit at 1,266 feet (386 m). Wills Neck is also one of the highest points in Somerset. Surrounded by open …

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5.76 km

Parson's Plantation Woodland Walk

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Enjoy a woodland walk through the picturesque tree-lined Parson's Lane.

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7.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

3.01 km

245 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.26 km

1.80 km

295 m

245 m

232 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Parson's Lane, The Drove & Wills Neck loop — Quantock Hills

The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

Wills Neck Summit

Parson's Plantation Woodland Walk

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