Forest bathing at Tarr Steps Woodland

Tarr Steps Woodland is a National Nature Reserve of about 33 hectares beside the River Barle, between Withypool and Dulverton, owned by Exmoor National Park Authority. It takes in Liscombe, Knaplock and North Barton woods, and the moist, clean air of the valley lets rare lichens such as lungwort thrive on the trees. The woods sit beside Tarr Steps, the ancient stone clapper bridge across the Barle and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

From the main car park, an inclined footpath of about 500m leads down to the river and the woods; there is a smaller accessible car park nearer the river by the Tarr Farm Inn. A circular walk of around 2.4km follows bridleway and permitted footpath through the trees along the Barle. Sat navs can send you to the wrong side of the river, so follow the signs.