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Red Walk


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Enjoy a short but strenuous walk through the picturesque woods along this waymarked trail. Look out for roe deer, woodpeckers and buzzards along the way. The trail takes you along paths which remain level for most of the route but there are some short, steep and muddy sections to be aware of.

Please note: We advise people not to use the trails during heavy snow, due to the danger of hidden hazards and dangerously hanging branches. The car park will remain open, but will be untreated and may be extremely icy. If you chose to use the trails or car park at this time, you do so at your own risk.

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How to get there:

Red Walk can be started from Castle Neroche Car Park in Castle Neroche which is part of Blackdown Hills. Taunton is the nearest town or village.

From Taunton take the B3170 through Corfe. At the top of the hill turn left at the crossroads and continue along the road for a further 2 miles until you reach the signposted car park. The sign is quite small and can sometimes be set back in the hedge.

OS Grid Reference: ST274157
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Wildlife

Mammals: We have information about Roe deer

User Comments

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Often run the red walk and did it in 20 mins today ... getting faster but the hill near the end is a killer still can only run 1/2 way up!

Stuart, 16/May/2009

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A way-marked walk at Castle Neroche, in the Blackdown Hills

Facilities and Activities

InformationParking
Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Stout waterproof footwearModerate

Trail waymarking

red

Length of trail

Approx 2 miles

Approximate time of trail

1 hour

Open or closed

open

Contact

East Devon Team
01392 834213
e-mail: enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Active woods

What's of interest

The Neroche Scheme is a Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and a range of local organisations, led by the Forestry Commission. There are many changes taking place in the area - to find out more, and how you can get involved, visit the Neroche Scheme website on the link below.

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