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No.10 Tarr Steps

Walk beside the River Barle as it flows through rich oak woodlands and under Exmoor's famous clapper bridge.

Tarr Steps

Walk beside the River Barle as it flows through rich oak woodlands and under Exmoor’s famous clapper bridge

Route Info

This circuit crosses the River Barle on the famous clapper bridge Tarr Steps and follows the banks of the Barle through woodland and meadows, designated as a National Nature Reserve. Purchase a water and tear resistant route guide online or from an Exmoor National Park Centre.

Tarr Steps bridge damaged

Please note that the bridge was damaged in the January 2023 floods and is currently unusable. An alternative crossing can be found 1km upstream at Hinds Pitt. We await confirmation from Somerset County Council on the repairs when water levels allow.

Distance 3.5km (About two miles)

Time - Just over an hour

Link to route on Ordnance Survey mapping

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Exmoor Explorers

This is one of our top ten shorter Exmoor walks. We have chosen our favourite walks to help you get a real feel for the wonderful landscape, history and wildlife of Exmoor National Park

Check out all ten walks here

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