Ramscombe, Black Hill and Dowsborough [CATEGORY 3 RED]
A Disabled Ramblers Route - From the woodland of Ramscombe to the summit at Black Hill and back via the Iron Age hillfort of Dowsborough this route passes through some of the best the Quantock Hills has to offer.
Walk info
Distance
10.8km (6.5miles)
Approximate time:
3 hours
Look out for
Majestic Douglas Fir trees towering over Ramscombe, Red and Roe Deer fliting through the trees, buzzards and skylarks soaring over the heathland there is plenty of wildlife on this route. The route also explores the wonderful historic heritage of the Quantock Hills with many cairns and barrows passed on the route before reaching Dowsborough, an Iron age hillfort.
Location
Start location:
Quantocks car park
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Facilities nearby
Toilets, accessible toilet on site. Cafe at entrance to Great Wood (not Forestry England).
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Transport and parking
There are three car parks in Great Wood, charges apply.
Accessibility
This route uses forest roads, bridleways, footpaths and a short length of quiet lane. There are some slopes with cross sections and as such this route has been developed for off-road mobility scooters and is classified as Category 3 (RED) level by Disabled Ramblers.
A Disabled Ramblers Route - Developed by the Disabled Ramblers this route starts in the majestic Great Wood, with towering Douglas Fir Trees before climbing to the open heathland summits where it explores the historic heritage of the Quantock Hills passing a number of cairns and barrows before reaching the highest point on the route, Dowsborough, an impressive Iron Age Hillfort.