Barle Valley, Protected natural area in Exmoor National Park, England
The Barle Valley extends across 1,540 acres of sandstone slopes, containing ancient upland oak woodlands between 150 and 300 meters in elevation.
The Knaplock and North Barton section received official protection status in 1954, while the entire valley gained recognition as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1988.
The valley maintains traditional agricultural practices with wood pastures where red and roe deer graze among the natural meadows and ancient woodlands.
A network of marked paths, including sections of the Two Moors Way, connects Landacre Bridge to Withypool through a 6-mile circular walking route.
The valley hosts 165 populations of epiphytic lichens and 85 different woodland vascular plant species, including 31 ancient woodland indicators.
GPS coordinates: 51.16560,-3.82778
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:44
Somerset contains medieval abbeys, Norman castles, Elizabethan manors and prehistoric bridges. The region offers limestone gorges, ancient oak woodlands and beaches with geological formations. The villages feature market halls, dovecotes and small churches. The landscape shows hills with wide views, river valleys and moorlands.
Exmoor National Park
5.4 km
Watersmeet House
6.7 km
Simonsbath House
5.8 km
St Petrock's Church, Parracombe
5.5 km
Roborough Castle
3.8 km
Church of St Luke
6 km
Christ Church
6 km
Simonsbath Bridge At Ngr Ss 7720 3909
5.8 km
Church of St Brendan
6.1 km
Church of Holy Trinity
4.6 km
Methodist Chapel And Youth Centre
5.4 km
Alford House Hotel
7 km
Croft House, Blackmore's Path
7 km
Hillside House And Front Terrace Wall And Railings
7 km
School House
7 km
Footbridge Circa 30 Metres North East Of Town Farmhouse
3.5 km
Retaining Wall, Gate And Steps To Alford House Hotel
7 km
Pair Of Lime Kilns Approximately 200 Metres To East Of Watersmeet House
6.8 km
Royal Castle Lodge (Formerly The Lodge)
7 km
'Five Barrows', group of eight barrows
5.6 km
Lyn House
7 km
Summerhouse And Attached Retaining Wall And Terrace With Railings
7 km
Dean Farmhouse
6.1 km
Rock Lodge
7 km
Emmett's Grange
6.2 km
Lyn Long Stones
5.3 km
Round barrow SE of Down Linhay
6.5 km
Four round barrows on Muxworthy Ridge
4.7 kmReviews
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