Bickenhall is a region situated along the Somerset-Devon border within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. The area's geology features hard chert bands of Upper Greensand, contributing to a varied terrain of rolling hills, deep valleys, and ancient woodlands. This diverse landscape provides a suitable setting for several outdoor activities like hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Bickenhall offers more than 10 routes across several sports, including hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, mountain…
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123
hikers
6.40km
01:53
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
15.3km
04:18
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
23.5km
06:32
430m
430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.69km
02:10
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
62.0km
05:52
1,280m
1,280m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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46.8km
03:45
870m
870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.7km
01:40
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.4km
01:52
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
riders
24.4km
02:02
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.8km
01:58
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
17.2km
01:29
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.4km
02:44
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
16.3km
01:33
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.9km
01:23
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.3km
01:32
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
35.3km
02:09
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
riders
41.4km
02:08
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30.4km
01:31
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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16
riders
63.9km
03:00
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
64.8km
03:01
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
runners
5.69km
00:38
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.18km
00:45
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.58km
00:55
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.41km
01:02
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bickenhall offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region's diverse landscape of rolling hills and ancient woodlands provides varied terrain for these sports.
Popular hiking routes include the Herepath Trail - Castle Neroche, a 4.0-mile (6.4 km) trail, and the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath, a moderate 9.5-mile (15.3 km) path. The View of the Blackdown Hills – Castle Neroche loop offers expansive views over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). More options are available in the Hiking around Bickenhall guide.
Yes, Bickenhall offers routes suitable for various ability levels. Hikers can find easier options in the Easy hikes around Bickenhall guide. The varied terrain includes less challenging paths alongside more demanding ones.
Road cyclists can explore routes like the Maunsel Lock – Café at Maunsel Lock loop, which is 41.7 miles (67.1 km), or the Old Garage Fuel Station – The Stable Café loop, covering 25.7 miles (41.4 km). These routes traverse quiet country lanes and rural villages. Further routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Bickenhall guide.
Bickenhall and its surroundings offer diverse mountain biking trails. Moderate routes include the Staple Hill Trail – Thurlbear Wood Bridleway loop and the Whitford Hill Fireroad – Staple Hill Trail loop. These trails provide challenges with elevation gains. Explore more in the MTB Trails around Bickenhall guide.
The Blackdown Hills, where Bickenhall is located, provides excellent opportunities for gravel biking. The landscape features mixed agricultural land and quiet country roads, ideal for this activity. A guide for Gravel biking around Bickenhall is available.
Bickenhall is characterized by rolling hills, deep valleys, and ancient woodlands such as Bickenhall Wood and Thurlbear Wood. Historical sites include ancient earthworks like Castle Neroche, an Iron Age hill fort offering panoramic views.
The terrain in Bickenhall features rolling hills, deep valleys, and ancient woodlands. Its geology includes hard chert bands of Upper Greensand, contributing to a varied landscape that includes agricultural land and river valleys.
Bickenhall is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 21,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Bickenhall, including Hiking around Bickenhall, Easy hikes around Bickenhall, Gravel biking around Bickenhall, Road Cycling Routes around Bickenhall, MTB Trails around Bickenhall, Cycling around Bickenhall, and Running Trails around Bickenhall.
The Bickenhall region falls within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. The official website for the Blackdown Hills National Landscape is blackdownhills.org.uk.
Yes, the main office contact number for the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, which encompasses Bickenhall, is 01392 383600.

