Walk #4

Name North Hill, Minehead with a Compass – Demonstrate Map & Compass Navigation

Date Friday 23 August 2024

Time 10.00am

Start point Old Tank training ground car park, North Hill, Minehead TA24 5LB, UK

Brief details Join our walk leader Stan Lester to demonstrate map and compass navigation on the open moorland of North Hill (please bring a compass if you have one; there will be a few spares on the day). We will also visit some of the remains of the WWII tank training ground, and if there is time we will return on the contour path around Bratton Ball. Location start point; The old tank training ground car park on North Hill (SS 9547 4746). Directions: leave Minehead on Moor Rd (becomes Hill Rd), pass the camping club site, then 1/4 mile later turn right on a wide concrete drive (not the gravel track). There is further parking around to the right.

Distance 3-4 miles

Difficulty Moderate

Dogs Welcome on a lead

Further information

• Suitable for families with older children
• Bring a picnic

Booking info

Please note that all of our walks are free but you can opt to purchase tickets for £5 or £10 to support the organisation and delivery of the walk.

Book online at: North Hill, Minehead with a Compass – Demonstrate Map & Compass Navigation – Exmoor Walks (exmoorsociety.com)

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