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Exmoor Walking : AN AUTUMN WALK DOWN THE BARLE VALLEY

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This walk from Withypool to Tarr Steps down the Barle Valley on Exmoor was photographed in November 2000
 (all pictures ©2000 J.Beggs)

Start:

 Withypool Village

Distance:

 4 miles (approx. 2 hours)

Terrain:

Reasonably flat, can be muddy. A few steep short hills and rocky outcrops

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 As the footpath leaves the lane there is a good view of Withypool to the NW

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A stile as the footpath drops down to the river

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The River Barle : its mood changes as the sun goes in. 

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Half way to Tarr Steps

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Tarr Steps after a storm : note the missing "step" in the middle which has been washed away

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Members of the Taunton Canoeing Club setting off from
Tarr Steps on a 6 mile trip downstream to Dulverton

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