Weare Giffard - Huntshaw Woods - Berry Castle
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Wednesday 26th August 2026 6.30pm. Weare Giffard – Huntshaw Wood - Berry Castle
A pretty walk from the picturesque village of Weare Giffard to Huntshaw Wood and Berry Castle, the remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort. Starting in Weare Giffard and walking through Weare Wood and then descending to take a footpath to Southcott Barton and Cleave Farm. Then taking lanes to descend to Huntshaw Mill Bridge and taking woodland trails through Huntshaw Woods to reach Berry Castle. The taking lanes and bridleways to return through the village to reach the car park.
Meet at the Weare Giffard Play Park car parking area at 10am.
Start/ Finish: Weare Giffard Play Park Car Parking area EX39 4QR
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Public footpaths, woodland trails and countryside roads. Footpaths through woodland can be muddy. Some small sections of ascent/ descent.
Toilets: None
Parking: Weare Giffard Play Park car parking area (free). Limited spaces please car share where possible.
Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/drinks.
Anyone attending this informal event does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.