Simonsbath — Wheddon Cross

Simwhe two
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By Helen Gough on 30 Jun 2024

Distance

22km/14mi

Ascent

582m

Descent

607m

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Description

Almost the same as SimWhe1 but with slightly different routes over 2 difficult sections

Almost the same as SimWhe1 but with slightly different routes over 2 difficult sections

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X June 2024 by Helen Gough
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Start and end points

Simonsbath
Grid Ref SS7733039252
Lat / Lon 51.13935° / -3.75485°
Easting / Northing 277,330E / 139,252N
What3Words grand.engrossed.crouching
Wheddon Cross
Grid Ref SS9238938773
Lat / Lon 51.13808° / -3.53954°
Easting / Northing 292,389E / 138,773N
What3Words armrests.pampered.lies

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reviews

Carlyn Gough

30 Jun 2024 Summer
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Lovely walk on Exmoor, but with some tough parts to get through. Slow steep climbs and uneven ground in parts. Across moorland, lanes and some road. Second half we missed a path and got stuck for a bit in a quarry having to battle some nettles and fallen trees! We broke the walk in 2 and stopped in Exford for a cream tea. A rewarding walk with some beautiful views, but not an easy one for me.

Jane Gough

30 Jun 2024 Summer
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We broke this walk into two. A lovely walk over moor, through woods etc but we did go wrong as path not easy to find and ended up climbing out of a disused quarry - quite the adventure! Other than that problem, and assuming we found the right path, I would do it again - beginning, middle and end having lovely refreshments available if wanted.

Helen Gough

30 Jun 2024 Summer
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Lovely route across Exmoor. In places the path on the ground is not where the map says it is, but I've tried to plot it as close as possible to the best way. In some parts there is no obvious path, so you need GPS or a map.
The route crosses moorland, woodland and farmland, and a village or 2. I walked from Simonsbath to Wheddon, but over 2 days breaking it up at Exford, where there are pubs and tea rooms, and accommodation.
There are 2 tricky sections the first being the top of Ashcombe hill to Warren Bridge. There is no path on the ground, and if you follow the right of way using gps you miss the gate. Once through the gate follow the fence on your right until you reach the Macmillan Way West, then follow the steep path downhill to Warren Bridge. It's tough, but the best way down.
The second tricky bit is near Ballpark Copse, going across a disused quarry. It follows a short section of road walking (quiet, and with verges if needed), but the path isn't clear. We tried to follow it using GPS and had to push through nettles, ending up in a quarry. The bridleway actually sticks to the north of the route on the map.
Other than those 2 sections, this is a lovely Exmoor walk.

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