Best Devon Walks |
Tar Steps Best Walks |
2 TOP Walks |
Walk 1 | Tarr Steps & River Barle |
2.2 miles (1 hour) | |
Walk 2 | Tar Steps to Knaplock |
5 miles (2h 10) | |
Nearby |
Tarr Steps | |
Tarr Farm Inn | |
Tarr Steps Car Park | |
Tarr Steps Car Park | |
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Walk 1 Tarr Steps & River Barle (2.2 miles) | ||
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Difficulty:
An easy and very pleasant walk along the river Barle following public footpaths.
At the half way point you cross the river using a newly constructed footbridge.
Should the steps be impassable, walk to the footbridge then retrace your steps.
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Walk 2 Tar Steps to Knaplock (5 miles) | ||
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Difficulty:
This walk does not cross the river but follows the Exe Valley Way with the Barle on your left.
After a steepish ascent onto Winsford Hill (moorland) it returns using public foot and bridle paths via the hamlet of Knaplock.
After heavy rainfall some tracks may become muddy - the bridle path after Knaplock is called 'Watery Lane' !
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Dunster |
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