Section 1 of 3, Quantock Greenway
Broomfield to Higher Halsway
13.7 miles (22.1 km). About 5½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 222 319. Finish: ST 123 386. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 643 m of climbing and 698 m of descent; highest point 322 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Broomfield.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Bishops Lydeard station (heritage railway), 6.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Higher Halsway. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Halsway Turn, 570 m from the finish. Directions ST 122 380
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 53%, earth, rock and mud 19%, gravel and tracks 14%.
About 54% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 82 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 10.3 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Rising Sun, West Bagborough: 5.9 miles in. Step-free.Carew Arms, Crowcombe: 11.9 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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