Miners Trail, Bearland Wood

Description

An enjoyable circular trail of approximately 1.25 miles / 2km through Bearland / Chargot Woods where you can appreciate the challenges the engineers and miners faced in this undulating landscape with superb valley views. Along the route you can view the entrance to two Adits (horizontal mine shafts) that form part of the heritage iron-ore mining industry and community that existed on the Brendon Hills 150 years ago. A very pleasant walk with the local history explained on well presented information boards maintained by the West Somerset Mineral Line Association. For further information and additional walks - including guided tours - visit their website at www.wsmla.org.uk

OVERALL RATING: BLACK
Path Surfaces:
Maximum Climbing Gradient: 4 - RED 14%
Maximum Descending Gradient: 5 - BLACK -20%
Total Elevation Gain: 130 metres
Distance:
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