Hemyock to Culmstock Beacon loop, Blackdown Hills
Hiking Route
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Philippa Reader
Lovely circuit around the Culm Valley taking in the high ground of Culm Davy woodland and Black Down Common with great views from Culmstock Beacon
moderate
Distance 13 km
3:35 h
327 m
327 m
257 m
105 m
Starting in Hemyock you climb out of the Culm Valley onto the northern ridgeline of the Blackdown Hills. The route combines footpaths with small country lanes that take you around the edge of the ridge until you pop out of Culm Davy woodland onto Black Down Common.
Culmstock Beacon at the end of the common is a great place to enjoy a picnic and the views.
From there you drop down into the Culm Valley, cross a footbridge over the river just east of Culmstock village (another great picnic spot) and then head up the south side of the valley.
The return leg brings you along the wooded edge of Hackpen Hill and back into Hemyock.
Culmstock Beacon at the end of the common is a great place to enjoy a picnic and the views.
From there you drop down into the Culm Valley, cross a footbridge over the river just east of Culmstock village (another great picnic spot) and then head up the south side of the valley.
The return leg brings you along the wooded edge of Hackpen Hill and back into Hemyock.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
257 m
Lowest point
105 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
ST 13769 13580
DD
50.915224, -3.228006
DMS
50°54'54.8"N 3°13'40.8"W
UTM
30U 483971 5640422
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Coordinates
OS Grid
ST 13769 13580
DD
50.915224, -3.228006
DMS
50°54'54.8"N 3°13'40.8"W
UTM
30U 483971 5640422
w3w
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13 km
Duration
3:35 h
Ascent
327 m
Descent
327 m
Highest point
257 m
Lowest point
105 m
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