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OSM map layer · LineString
51.16, -3.81 · rel 1837385
51.16, -3.81 · rel 1837385
Tarka Trail
14,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Somerset · 51.16°N ·
3.81°W
14,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
6× ruins
3× summit
Exe Head
Water ·
93 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tumulus
ruins ·
60 m off route
0,7 km
5%
Setta Barrow
summit ·
302 m off route
0,7 km
5%
Chains Valley Stone Alignment
ruins ·
138 m off route
3,7 km
25%
Chains Barrow
summit ·
231 m off route
8,0 km
54%
Long Chains Combe South
ruins ·
327 m off route
8,0 km
54%
Long Chains Combe North
ruins ·
118 m off route
9,6 km
65%
Exe Plain Stone Alignment
ruins ·
286 m off route
10,7 km
72%
Wood Barrow
summit ·
on the route
12,0 km
81%
Sheepfold
ruins ·
141 m off route
14,8 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
Tarka Trail is 14.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tarka Trail takes approximately 3h 42min to complete.
No, Tarka Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tarka Trail starts near coordinates 51.1591, -3.787.
Tarka Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.