Best Somerset Walks
Neroche
  Best Castle Neroche Walks
2 TOP Walks
  
Walk 1 Castle Neroche to Curland
 4.5 miles (1h 50)
 difficulty 2/4 (easy)
Walk 2 Staple Fitzpaine Herepath
 13.4 miles (5h 30)
 difficulty 3/4 (challenging)
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Neroche Forest was once designated a royal forest for hunting deer - Ner meaning 'near ' and rechich 'a place for huntingdogs',

Neroche Forest offers a variety of trees including oak, sweet chestnut and hazel.Rare butterflies and wildflowers can also be found.

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Quantocks
  
Point of InterestCastle Neroche castle Neroche Forest
  
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Walk 1
Castle Neroche to Curland (4.5 miles)
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Castle Neroche
Extensive Views
Extensive Views

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A very popular walk crossing the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle built in 1087.

It follows public bridlepaths,tracks and green lanes.

The route through the forest is well maintained as it descends into Curland providing spectacular views of the Quantock Hills.

It follows part of the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath - see below.

There is a short steep ascent and descent.

Extensive views of the Quantock Hills

 

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Walk 2
Staple Fitzpaine Herepath (13.4 miles)
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This long distance trail encircling Staple Fitzpaine.reaches its highest part in Neroche Forest. Herepath is derived from the German Heerweg, a road for Lords or an Army,

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