~Court Down from Dulverton~
5th June 2013
Dulverton
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The Essential Cake Company
Here's a walk from the B&B (Town Mills) and first stop is the very fine cake shop with all their own produce, made elsewhere in Dulverton. I have to say that their Tiffin, spiced with a little ginger and their Eccles Cakes are Epic!
All Saints Church |
Woody Lane |
This walk aiming for the hilltop of Court Down leaves Dulverton via a narrow path at the south side of the church - however, at the time of our visit and probably for some time to come, the path is closed due to an unstable retaining wall and walkers have to take a short diversion through nearby streets. The lane is initially steep, but soon levels out.
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The footpath for Court Down leaves the track at the start of the second field on the right and follows a well-marked route in a northerly direction.
Northcombe Camping Barn |
To Court Down |
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Court Down 1,037ft asl
Not quite what I'm used to in terms of summiteering, but it's the top and worthy of a photograph.
From the summit it's off to the south-west, following signs for Marsh Bridge.
Sunken Lane
A feature of the Somerset countryside are these sunken lanes, ancient routes worn down by centuries of foot, hoof and wheeled traffic. The sunlight lights the way through Loosseall Wood.
Marsh Bridge
Marsh Bridge spans the River Barle, we cross the bridge and head for Kennel Farm.
Location |
Karen on Marsh Bridge |
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Kennel Farm
From this point on, walkers are on the Exe Valley Way and heading for Burridge Wood.
River Barle
The path alongside the river on the edge of the wood has been re-routed up the slope following flood damage to the original path.
Court Down from Burridge Wood
Dulverton
Lorna Doone
Back in Dulverton, there is a sculpture of Lorna Doone.
Woods, Dulverton
We had lunch at Woods in Dulverton.
Much of this walk is the same as Walk 3 from the "pathfinder guidebook" Exmoor & The Quantocks, but the other way round. Walkers should always carry the relevant 1:25000 scale map for the area and know how to read and use it!
Walkers: Karen & Me
Time taken: 2 hours 10 minutes over a distance of about 4 miles.
Weather: Sunny and warm.
Refreshments: Light lunch at Woods, the Good Pub Guide's "Wine Pub of The Year 2013".
All photos copyright Richard Ratcliffe 2013 ©
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