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Triscombe, Great Hill & The Drove loop — Quantock Hills

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Triscombe, Great Hill & The Drove loop — Quantock Hills

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Triscombe, Great Hill & The Drove loop — Quantock Hills

02:31

8.48km

260m

Hiking

Embark on the Triscombe, Great Hill & The Drove loop, a moderate 5.3-mile (8.5 km) hike in the Quantock Hills that typically takes around 2 hours and 31 minutes to complete, featuring an elevation gain of 845 feet (258 metres). You will experience diverse terrain, from packed earth to rocky…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.39 km

Great Hill, Quantock Hills

Highlight • Trail

Great Hill is a prominent peak located in the beautiful Quantock Hills in Somerset. Because of its elevated position, you can enjoy wonderful views across the rolling hills and lush …

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2.32 km

The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

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One of the most majestic trails in the Quantocks, the Drove is a medieval track that travels along the top of the hills and forms an avenue with trees on …

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3.18 km

Wills Neck Summit

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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 …

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5.42 km

West Bagborough Village

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Moderate trail with slight elevation and amazing views

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7.15 km

Bagborough Hill Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Covering the western flank of Bagborough Hill under Wills Neck summit, this privately-owned woodland offers wonderful hiking opportunities. Earthen tracks carry you through the plantation with some pretty views opening …

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8.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

2.24 km

1.81 km

433 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

2.46 km

1.19 km

433 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

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Comments

January 24, 2023,Wills Neck – The Drove Loop from West Bagborough

The climb at the end is up a long, steep, potentially thick muddy woodland path, toughest part if the walk.

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Triscombe, Great Hill & The Drove loop — Quantock Hills

Great Hill, Quantock Hills

The Drove Trail, Quantock Hills

Wills Neck Summit

West Bagborough Village

Bagborough Hill Woods

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