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South West England

West Somerset District

Beacon Hill Trig Point – Bicknoller Post loop from Holford

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South West England

West Somerset District

Beacon Hill Trig Point – Bicknoller Post loop from Holford

Hard

30

runners

Beacon Hill Trig Point – Bicknoller Post loop from Holford

02:40

21.3km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: April 4, 2026

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Quantock Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.20 km

Wills Neck Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the highest point in the Quantocks with a summit at 1,266 feet (386 m). Wills Neck is also one of the highest points in Somerset. Surrounded by open heathland, you'll find a trig point near the summit and fantastic views to the south, west and east. The patchwork countryside unfolds before you and on a clear day you can see across to Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Mendips.

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2

12.0 km

Black Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Well worth a visit for the views. From Crowcrombe Gate the climb is relatively and steady but loose in places but well worth the effort, when you get to the top.

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3

14.3 km

View of Quantock Hills

Highlight • Natural

4

16.3 km

Beacon Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views both east and west along the coastline and across the Bristol Channel to Wales. The trig point is at 310m, the highest northerly point on the Quantock Hills.

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5

17.1 km

Bicknoller Post

Highlight • Natural Monument

Standing at 951 feet (290m), Bicknoller Post is a marker for this hill summit, one of the many in the Quantocks Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It gets its name from the village of Bicknoller to the West edge of the Quantocks. Up on the tops here, you will get to experience some incredible views over the moorland, woodland and towards the coastline.

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6

18.8 km

Forest Path in Quantock Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

This enchanted forest is the ideal place for a peaceful run. Enjoy the cool and shady feel as you make your way through this beautiful landscape.

Tip by

19.6 km

Willoughby Cleeve

Forest

20.3 km

Hodder's Combe

Forest

B

21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

5.29 km

5.20 km

2.27 km

133 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

6.91 km

2.22 km

500 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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