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51.29, -2.71 · rel 1464584
51.29, -2.71 · rel 1464584
Samaritans Way South West
56,7 km from Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol to Lynton, Devon through alpine terrain and lakes.
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
→
Lynton, Devon
linear
56,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
6× cave
2× summit
2× viewpoint
3× Attraction
1× ruins
1× Water
Swing Bridge & Northern Approaches
monument ·
153 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Avon Gallery
monument ·
169 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Burwalls Cave
cave ·
133 m off route
26,1 km
46%
Broadway Hill
summit ·
on the route
56,7 km
100%
Sunnymead
monument ·
on the route
56,7 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
56,7 km
100%
Market Cross
monument ·
on the route
56,7 km
100%
Waterwheel Swallet
cave ·
on the route
56,7 km
100%
Upper Flood Swallet
cave ·
on the route
56,7 km
100%
Cheddar Viewing Tower
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Black Rock
Attraction ·
42 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Westclose Hill
summit ·
53 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Castle Rock
viewpoint ·
70 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Blackmoor Swallet
cave ·
86 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Gough's Cave
cave ·
100 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Cox's Cave and The Crystal Quest
cave ·
121 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Roman Fort
ruins ·
133 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Springhead
Water ·
166 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Cheddar Gorge & Caves
Attraction ·
167 m off route
56,7 km
100%
Lion Rock
Attraction ·
171 m off route
56,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Samaritans Way South West is 56.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Samaritans Way South West takes approximately 14h 7min to complete.
No, Samaritans Way South West is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol to Lynton, Devon. Plan ahead for return transport.
Samaritans Way South West starts at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol.
Samaritans Way South West is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Samaritans Way South West is maintained and managed by Samaritans Way South West Association.