No 6 - Exford and Dunkery Beacon

The high moors of Dunkery

Moorland Near Dunkery

Route Info

Starting from the village of Exford this  circular walk climbs through farmland and moorland to the highest point on Exmoor, Dunkery Beacon with its far reaching views of Somerset, Devon and South Wales.

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Distance  -  18 km ( about 11 miles)  -  Time  -  about 4 to 5 hours

This route is one of our top 12 classic longer walks - check them all out here.

Link to route on Ordnance Survey mapping

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