{"id":2617,"date":"2020-02-03T08:11:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T08:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2617"},"modified":"2022-10-31T14:59:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:59:25","slug":"the-coleridge-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/the-coleridge-way\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coleridge Way | 51 Mile Path across Exmoor and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Coleridge Way is a waymarked footpath across Somerset and Devon. The route connects Nether Stowey and Lynmouth, winding through beautiful landscapes of the Quantox Hills and Exmoor National Park. The Coleridge Way is fifty-one miles (82 km) long; many choose to complete it over six consecutive days, or why not pick up sections of interest anywhere along its length?<\/p>\n

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Map of the Coleridge Way<\/h2>\n

\"Overview<\/p>\n

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Outline route of the Coleridge Way<\/h2>\n

The route begins at Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey in the Quantocks Hills (although, the path can be walked in either direction of course). From here it heads through Holford, West Quantoxhead and Bicknoller.<\/p>\n

The path then enters Exmoor National Park, rising over the Brendon Hills. Pass through villages of Monksilver, Roadwater and Luxborough and over Lype Hill to Wheddon Cross.\u00a0Rising high into the moors, the route next transverses Dunkery Hill<\/a> to Horner, before dropping back down to the coast of Porlock<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The path winds back up from sea level through Worthy Woods and over the border from Somerset into Devon, then dips down into Doone Valley. Pass through Oare, Malmsmead<\/a>, Brendon and Watersmeet before the final stretch into Lynmouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Detailed map and description<\/h2>\n

Follow the links for a detailed guide of the Coleridge Way Route Guide Westward<\/a>\u00a0and the Coleridge Way Route Guide Eastward<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Overview of what to expect<\/h2>\n

The Way is impressively varied. Cross hills and valleys, woodlands and farmland, along forest tracks, quiet country roads and smooth or stoney paths. The sleepy idyllic villages present quintessential thatched cottages and traditional pubs and tea rooms. Habitats of heathland, moorland, coniferous and deciduous woods support a range of wildlife and birdlife.<\/p>\n