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Free parking suitable for a dozen cars.
This route follows a chalky track that gets quite steep in places, but we found it perfectly manageable and suitable for a range of walking abilities. Part of the route also takes you through woodland, which has a few steeper sections and could become quite boggy during the winter or wetter months, so sturdy footwear is recommended. The route also passes through an area of dense ferns. As these can be a hotspot for ticks, make sure you give your dog a thorough check for ticks after your walk.
Water-Break-its-Neck is usually a beautiful waterfall, but after the weeks of hot, dry weather we've recently experienced, it was reduced to just a gentle trickle down the rock face. We've decided we'll definitely have to revisit when the rain returns and the water is flowing properly again! That said, it was quite a unique experience being able to walk up through part of the riverbed due to the drought. It's not something you would normally be able to do, so it made for a rather special and unusual part of the walk.
No bins here
A great dog friendly pub a couple of miles up the road https://thefforest.co.uk/
As mentioned above, we're planning to return to this area later in the year to see Water-Break-its-Neck flowing in all its glory once the rain has returned!
We didn't see any grazing animals on this route during our visit, although it's always worth keeping an eye out for livestock as conditions can change. It was a particularly hot day when we did this walk, and there isn't a huge amount of shade along the route.
If you're visiting during warmer weather, we'd recommend timing your walk for the early morning or evening when temperatures are cooler. There are also lots of opportunities for dogs to be off lead, as the chalky track is very quiet and rarely used by vehicles. As always, make sure your dog is under control and be mindful of other walkers and any livestock you may encounter.
