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Bicknoller

Merridge Hill Viewpoint – View from Lydeard Hill loop from Bicknoller

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West Somerset District

Bicknoller

Merridge Hill Viewpoint – View from Lydeard Hill loop from Bicknoller

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Merridge Hill Viewpoint – View from Lydeard Hill loop from Bicknoller

02:00

27.4km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Quantock Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.43 km

Crowcombe Climb and Descent, Quantock Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb over the top of the Quantocks. Gradual gradient from Over Stowey side, if you want a real challenge go the opposite way and climb from Crowcombe.

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15.7 km

Buncombe Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Merridge Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

big haul up but worth the effort

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18.3 km

View from the Quantocks towards Exmoor

Highlight • Natural Monument

stop and look you can see for miles

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18.5 km

View from Lydeard Hill

Highlight • Forest

This is a great place to take in the views from Lydeard Hill, with far reaching views looking south. Stop in the lay-by to have a rest from the hill and to admire the views.

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20.4 km

Bagborough Wood

Forest

27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

3.12 km

117 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

5.59 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Merridge Hill Viewpoint – View from Lydeard Hill loop from Bicknoller

Crowcombe Climb and Descent, Quantock Hills

Merridge Hill Viewpoint

View from the Quantocks towards Exmoor

View from Lydeard Hill

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