Exford and Dunkery Beacon

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 18km (About eleven miles)

Time - About four to five hours

Link to route on Ordnance Survey mapping

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Exmoor Classics

This is one of twelve classic longer Exmoor walks selected to showcase the very best of our National Park. Why not try them all?

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No.6 - Exford and Dunkery Beacon