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Farmers Arms – Staple Dogs Run Free loop from Thurlbear Wood

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Farmers Arms – Staple Dogs Run Free loop from Thurlbear Wood

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Farmers Arms – Staple Dogs Run Free loop from Thurlbear Wood

01:23

12.8km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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2.86 km

Farmers Arms

Highlight • Pub

3.44 km

Sturm's Hill Plantation

Forest

4.93 km

A secure dog walking field ( fully enclosed by 6ft high fencing ) at Staple Fitzpaine on the blackdown hills nr Taunton. stapledogsrunfree.co.uk

Half hr run £6 1-2 dogs £2 per extra dog
Hour run £10 £2 per extra dog

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5.39 km

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

Highlight • Historical Site

The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building.
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th century. The North aisle was added about a century later, but the south porch and vestry were added much alter on in the 1800's.
The Church has 6 bells, the oldest dating to the 1400's
The crenellated three stage tower has merlons ( Designed slits for observations or firing ) Note on my pictures what appear to be gargoyles, but in fact are actually hunky punks ( grotesque gothic decorations which serve no purpose, unlike Gargoyles which are used a drainage features for water on the roof ).

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6.84 km

Herepath Trail: Paddock Section

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Part of the Herepath Trail - takes you into the fields, round some paddocks. Gates but no lifting reqd

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7.20 km

Mountain Bike Trail in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

utterly unrideable in the winter😬

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7.72 km

MTB Singletrack Trails in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

A local group of volunteers have built some Mtb tracks here. I wish I had more time to explore them - next time…. Any help gratefully received on track maintenance from the group

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12.8 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

2.07 km

1.69 km

1.34 km

373 m

185 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

2.56 km

1.12 km

1.02 km

940 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 17 July

26°C

15°C

18 %

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Farmers Arms – Staple Dogs Run Free loop from Thurlbear Wood

Farmers Arms

Staple Dogs Run Free

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

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