West, Beacon & Weacombe Hills [CATEGORY 3 RED]
A Disabled Ramblers Route - Explore the open hilltops of Quantock Common with great views across Somerset and the Bristol Channel
Walk info
Distance
9.2km (5.5 miles)
Approximate time:
2.5 hours
Look out for
In spring and summer look out for wonderful bird life such as Dartford Warbler, skylark and meadow pipit, listen out for the Cuckoo and at Dusk the churring of the nightjar. In autumn the colours of the heathers and gorse provide a vibrant landscape from which to admire the views across West Somerset and the Bristol Channel.
Location
Start location:
National Trust - Staple Plain car park
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Facilities nearby
Toilets, including accessible toilets, shops, cafes in Williton approxomately 3 miles away
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Transport and parking
Free car parking at Staple Plain
Accessibility
This route uses tracks, bridleways and footpaths. 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 at Staple Plain and explores the open heathland of Quantock Common. There are great views across West Somerset to Exmoor and the Bristol Channel and in the spring and summer the hills are a great places to see many species of bird such as the stonechat, skylark and meadow pipit. If you are lucky you may hear a Cuckoo or even a nightjar at dusk.