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West Quantoxhead Deer Park Woods and Beacon Hill Walk

5.7 miles (9.1 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This circular walk explores the woodland and countryside to the east of the village of West Quantoxhead in the Quantocks.
The varied trail starts from the car park on the A39 near West Quantockhead. It meanders through the peaceful Deer Park woodland before ascending across heather moorland up West Hill and onto the 310 metre high Beacon Hill. From these peaks, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Quantock Hills, the surrounding countryside, and the Bristol Channel.
The route then descends southeast towards Bicknoller Post before turning west. It follows the Weacombe Combe down to the Staple Plantation woodland, and then continues through Vinny Combe, past a disused quarry, back to the car park. You'll find a pub there for post-walk refreshments.
To extend the walk head south to pick up the Crowcombe Circular Walk and explore the Brendon Hills.

West Quantoxhead Deer Park Woods and Beacon Hill Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

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St Etheldreda, West Quantoxhead

St Etheldreda, West Quantoxhead

Top end of  Weacombe

Top end of Weacombe

Summit of West Hill

Summit of West Hill

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill

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