Culmstock Footpath Walk – The Beacon
Scenic Walk Above Pitt Farm – A Challenging 6.5km Route
Walk Overview
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Distance: Approx. 6.5 km
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Time: Allow 2.5 hours
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Difficulty: Challenging – Steep climbs and uneven terrain
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Footwear: Sturdy walking boots or wellingtons are recommended, as some areas can be muddy in wet weather.
Route Guide
Starting Point: War Memorial
Begin your walk at the War Memorial, with the Strand Stores behind you. Head up The Cleeve, passing the church, and continue straight through the metal gate onto Footpath 1.
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Bear left downhill to the footpath gate, following the riverbank with the river on your left.
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Cross the river at the footbridge, pass through a footpath gate, and continue to Blackwater Road.
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Turn right, then left onto Footpath 1 (FP1).
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Cross the stile, pass through a large metal gate, and head towards Pitt Farm.
The Climb to the Beacon
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Turn right through Pitt Farm, then left up the concrete track to a metal farm gate (FP2).
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Enter the field, turn immediately left, and follow the hedge line to another metal gate.
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Go through the gate, bearing half-right across the field to a double footpath gate.
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Pass through both gates and turn left onto Footpath 18 (FP18).
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Continue uphill, keeping the hedge line on your left, and pass through a farm gate in the top left corner.
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Follow the path uphill, pass through another farm gate, and turn right onto Footpath 1A (FP1A).
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Keep climbing, bearing left at the footpath junction, and continue to the hilltop.
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Turn left to reach The Beacon – the perfect spot to pause and take in the views.
The Descent Back to the Village
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From behind the Beacon, follow the track towards the pond.
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Turn left, descending down a stony track, and pass through a wooden gate onto the road.
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Take the first left, passing Scotts Shute, and turn right at the FP6 fingerpost.
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Follow the footpath downhill, through a footpath gate and a wooden farm gate, keeping the hedge to your right.
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Continue through a metal farm gate onto a concrete track, passing through Dalwood Farm.
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Cross the stile into a field, proceed to the bottom right corner, and cross another stile onto the road.
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Turn right, heading downhill to the road junction, then left downhill past the village school.
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Continue straight towards the river, cross the bridge, and return to the War Memorial, completing the walk.
