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Grabbist Hill and Wootton Courtney

PICTURE

View from Grabbist Hill down to Minehead

Highlights of this walk

  • Views across Bristol Channel
  • Exmoor views
  • Pretty village
  • Quite country lane of yesteryear

Sample Exmoor scenery the easy way with this walk along the edge of the moor close to Dunster and Minehead. The route climbs to a ridge walkoffering views inland to Dunkery Beacon and seawards to the Welsh coast. On the return you pass along an almost deserted lane- a reminder of how country walks used to be.

Safety and Difficulty

The pathway to the ridge may be steep for some, but entails no danger nor exceptional gradient. If seven miles is too long for you there are several cross paths to shortcut the route.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From A39 (Minehead and Exmoor road) turn onto the A396 and drive through Dunster. After leaving Dunster look out for a fork and turn into a minor road (Knowle Lane) on the right beside a small bridge.

Car Parking

Park in the layby just beside the stream. The path begins on the opposite side of the road and is marked with a National Trust signboard.