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| Tarr Steps & River Barle | Tar Steps to Knaplock |
Tarr Steps , a clapper bridge, dating back to the Middle Ages is a very popular tourist attraction.
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 | Tarr Farm Inn |
 | Tarr Steps Car Park |
 | Tarr Steps Car Park |
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Walk 1 Tarr Steps & River Barle (2.2 miles)
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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Map of Walk 1
| Walks near Tarr Steps | |
| Exford | |
 | A popular scenic walk through a tranquil Exe valley in the Heart of Exmoor. |
| Dulverton | |
 | Dulverton delightful town, boasting several pubs, restaurants , cafes and shops is a most popular centre for walkers |
| Dunster | |
 | The historic & picturesque village of Dunster on the edge of Exmoor & the Quantocks has been the setting for many films. |
Walk 2 Tar Steps to Knaplock (5 miles)
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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Map of Walk 2
