Neroche Herepath Link Print

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 1

This approximately 16km linear route links the three circular routes to the south east with the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath, and follows in the main the river Yarty to its source. The majority of the link is along quiet country lanes, but includes three interesting easy bridleways. Crossing the busy A303 is avoided by way of an underpass, however watch out for traffic when crossing the A30 and also, at the north end of the link, when crossing the road to reach Staple Hill car park. For more information please click here. Proceed down the lane for about half a mile, L through Wambrock to T junction.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 2

L at T junction then fork R into bridleway (signed to Shells Lane), uphill, through gates, along meadow edge and down into coppice to road.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 3

L then R along narrow lane. Across main A30 (busy, take care when crossing). Along further narrow lane and downhill to T junction.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 4

L then R at Howley, down lane to Lapswater Farm.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 5

R along Lapswater Farm uphill on bridleway, through gate, fork left with field edge on right, and eventually walled on both sides, muddy in places.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 6

At last gate, cross field to road at Woodhayes Farm, then L, & L at T junction.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 7

Downhill then R through underpass (A303) then R & R again at T junction.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 8

Follow the road to Bishopswood, L at major road, after 0.4 mile fork R and after 1 mile fork right to Birchwood.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 9

R at T junction at Birchwood, up & L into bridleway (signed to Buckland Farm) and follow down through Meadow, across ford & up though Owlhayes Farm to T junction with road at Buckland Farm.

Blackdown Hills Neroche Link Waypoint 10

L then R up Farm Lane past Higher Bucklands Farm to main road at top, then R an L through horse gates (beware of traffic) into Staple Hill Forest, with parking on left (2.1m height restriction), to gain access to the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath.