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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
West Somerset District
Brompton Regis

Wimbleball Dam – Bury Stone Bridge and Ford loop from Bessom Cross

Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
West Somerset District
Brompton Regis

Wimbleball Dam – Bury Stone Bridge and Ford loop from Bessom Cross

Moderate

4.3

(3)

6

riders

Wimbleball Dam – Bury Stone Bridge and Ford loop from Bessom Cross

01:18

16.3km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

370 m

View of Wimbleball Lake from Bessom Bridge

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This is the bridge that crosses the northernmost section of Wimbleball Lake. While it has a road, there's also a path for those of us on foot. As you cross …

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2

3.36 km

Wimbleball Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This section goes over the Wimbleball Dam, constructed between 1974 and 1979. As you walk across this impressive structure, standing over 40 meters tall, you'll have the opportunity to observe all its details as well as the surrounding landscape.

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3

4.57 km

Gravel Double Track Along the River Between Bury and Hartford

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A beautiful stretch of gravel double track following the river up (or down) the valley between the picturesque village of Bury and Hartford. Ideal on a gravel bike but suitable to be ridden on any bike.

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4

7.87 km

Bury Stone Bridge and Ford

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This medieval stone packhorse bridge in Bury crosses over the River Haddeo. The bridge features four arches, along with high stone parapets, making it a picturesque medieval structure.

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10.3 km

Long Close Plantation

Forest

6

12.4 km

Wimbleball Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

7

16.0 km

Bessom Bridge at Wimbleball Lake

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Managed by the SW Lakes Trust Wimbleball Lake is a 530 acre site. The lake is water supply reservoir dammed and completed in 1979.
It's been host to the UK …

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16.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

5.93 km

2.54 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

6.71 km

4.69 km

3.43 km

1.52 km

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

72 %

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