High on the Quantock Hills lies a landscape of ancient hill-forts, lonely combes, and haunting place names like Dead Woman’s Ditch and Walford’s Gibbet. These dramatic, real-world locations served as the backdrop for my historical novel, The Last Broomsquire. Starting from Crowcombe Park Gate, this easy four-mile circular hike pairs sweeping views across the Bristol Channel with dark local lore and centuries of West Country history.

Discover one of the Quantock Hills' most atmospheric circular walks. This unforgettable route explores Dead Woman's Ditch, Dowsborough, Walford's Gibbet and the haunting landscapes that inspired my historical novel The Last Broomsquire.