| Best Devon Walks |
| Tar Steps Best Walks |
| 2 TOP Walks |
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| Walk 1 | Tarr Steps & River Barle |
| 2.2 miles (1 hour) | |
| 4400+ steps | |
| Walk 2 | Tar Steps to Knaplock |
| 5 miles (2h 10) | |
| 10000+ steps | |
| Nearby |
| 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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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.
Map of Walk 1
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| Walk 2 Tar Steps to Knaplock (5 miles) |
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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' !
Map of Walk 2
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| Walks near Tarr Steps |
| Exford |
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| A popular scenic walk through a tranquil Exe valley in the Heart of Exmoor. |
| Dulverton |
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| Dulverton delightful town, boasting several pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops is a most popular centre for walkers |
| Dunster |
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| The historic & picturesque village of Dunster on the edge of Exmoor & the Quantocks has been the setting for many films. |
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