Dunkery Beacon from Webber's Post
The roof of Exmoor and Somerset, through heather moorland with views to Wales.
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 519 m
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About this walk
Dunkery Beacon from Webber's Post is a moderate 5.9 km out-and-back walk with 280 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Webber's Post (grid reference SS 903 437). It climbs Dunkery Beacon (519 m), a Marilyn.
Dunkery Beacon is the highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset. From Webber's Post, the route climbs through woods and across heather moorland to the summit cairn.
On a clear day, you can see across the Bristol Channel to Wales and down to Dartmoor. The heather is at its best in late summer. Return the same way.
Route
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1
Through the woods
Leave Webber's Post and climb through the woods onto the moor.
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The summit
Follow the path across the heather to the summit cairn. Return the same way.
Summit
Dunkery Beacon
519 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Dunkery Beacon from Webber's Post take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 5.9 km route, which has 280 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Webber's Post (grid reference SS 903 437). National Trust car park at Webber's Post.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Woodland and moorland paths; a steady climb.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: National Trust. Exmoor ponies and red deer live on the moor: give them space.
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