Somerset Three Peaks
A 1-day county Three Peaks challenge across Dunkery Beacon, Black Mires, and Chains Barrow.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Somerset
Region guide
Somerset
Somerset ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Somerset mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Dunkery Beacon
Chains Barrow
Black Mires
Horsen Hill
Withypool Common
Winsford Hill
Lype Hill
Thornemead Hill
Treborough Common
Withypool Hill
Elworthy Barrows
Road Hill
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Somerset Three Peaks Route
Somerset Three Peaks links Dunkery Beacon, Black Mires, and Chains Barrow in one compact mountain line. The route is modeled as a continuous walking challenge with approximate timing for a 1-day push.
- Distance29.2 km
- DaysOne day
- High point519M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Somerset Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Somerset Three Peaks route on the approach to Chains Barrow. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Somerset Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Somerset Three Peaks route on the approach to Dunkery Beacon. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.