Frome to Whatley and Nunney
Departure from Frome (Somerset)
A circular walk from Frome to Whatley, then to Nunney along Nunney Combe and back to Frome via Critchill Farm.
It features the eastern end of the East Mendip Way.
Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet
Departure from Cranmore (Somerset)
This walk is intended as the return leg to the central section of the East Mendip Way from Shepton Mallet to Cranmore Tower and is originally published on the East Mendip Way Facebook page.
Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham
Departure from Evercreech (Somerset)
A thoroughly pleasant and not very arduous walk from Evercreech to Chesterblade, then to Batcombe and back along the River Alham. There are quite a few hills but none of them are very long and the total ascent of the walk is surprisingly modest.
South Cadbury, Somerset
Departure from South Cadbury and Sutton Montis (Somerset)
The walk follows the Corton Ridge and offers great views across the Somerset Levels and the Dorset Hills. It has great historic significance as Cadbury Castle is reputed to be Camelot King Arthur's Castle. You also cross the ancient medieval village of Whitcombe. It's an up and downer and can be boggy in wet weather. As an incentive there are two great pubs you can call in at!
Win Green & Tollard Royal
Departure from Donhead St. Mary (Wiltshire)
A walk from Wiltshire's highest point and through the villages of Tollard Royal and Berwick St James
From Winsley with great views
Departure from Winsley (Wiltshire)
A six and a half mile walk with one steep hill which affords many open views on a mix of quiet roads and paths - some through wooded areas and some with broad open views.
The Cam Brook Valley from Southstoke
Departure from Southstoke (Bath and North East Somerset)
A Somerset walk in the northern part of the county. The undulating route explores the hills and valleys to the south of Southstoke using field paths, the course of an old railway and tracks.
Semington - canal & river
Departure from Melksham Without (Wiltshire)
Walk along reasonable flat paths by canal and river.
An exploratory ramble around Iwerne Minster
Departure from Iwerne Minster (Dorset)
A gentle exploratory ramble along nearby footpaths with pleasant views. Nothing onerous.
Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve
Departure from Babcary (Somerset)
Species rich hay meadow. To see the reserve at its best visit between April and mid-July before the annual hay cut.
Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton
Departure from Litton (Somerset)
This Somerset walk takes you through unspoilt countryside sheletered beneath the slopes of the Mendip Hills. The route includes tracks, footpaths and quiet country lanes.
Tunnels and Kennet and Avon Canal
Departure from Bath and North East Somerset
A walk with fine views over Bath. Then a taste of 19th Century transport following the Somerset and Dorset disused railway through two tunnels, with information about the railway's history. Later picking up the Kennet and Avon Canal for the return journey to Bath.
From Stanton Prior via Burnett, Compton Dando and Marksbury.
Departure from Marksbury (Bath and North East Somerset)
Reasonably lengthy walk of nearly 8 miles, to test your navigation skills, but offering lovely open views of the Somerset countryside.
In Search of Kitt's Grave : in memory of Kay Chalk 1929 - 2019
Departure from Martin (Hampshire)
A glorious walk in the hills between Martin Down and the Chalk Valley taking in Vernditch Chase, Marleycombe Hill, Church Bottom and Middleton Down Nature Reserve
Harptree Combe, Niver North Top and River Chew from West Harptree
Departure from West Harptree (Bath and North East Somerset)
This circular walk uses well know ways including Monarch's Way, Mendip Trail or Limestone Link and provides a good way to discover wild Harptree Combe and paths in farmland with great views to Chew Valley Lake
Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando
Departure from Compton Dando (Bath and North East Somerset)
This circular walk explores paths around Compton Dando using sections of Two Rivers Way and Three Peaks Walk. You will walk along River Chew, also go across Lord's and Common Woods by Hunstrete Lake.
Country and town, starting at Lansdown P&R to Bath Abbey
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
This is a circular country and town walk, starting at Bath’s - Lansdown Park and Ride. The first part is along the Cotswold Way, the second is a walk-through of the Georgian City of Bath, calling at the Royal Crescent, the Circus and finishing at the Bath Abbey. Return to Lansdown P&R is by bus.
Woolley, Langridge and the Monument
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
Scenic walk around Wolley, Langridge and over to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.
Beckford’s Tower
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
A gentle walk across Bath Racecourse to Beckford's Tower Monument.
Kelston and the Avon
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
A scenic walk over to Kelston and Saltford, along the Old Railway and River Avon.
Kelston and the Avon
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
River, heritage railway and quiet villages with views.
Bath and Solsbury Hill
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
Scenic walk through Bath and surrounding area - takes in walks around the Bath Circus, along The Kennet & Avon Canal and up Solsbury Hill.
Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
Short circular walk to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.
Prospect Stile and the Racecourse
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
An easy walk around Bath Racecourse, to Prospect Stile with good views of Kelston Round Hill.
Around Battlefields
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
This walk starts at Lansdown Golf Club and takes in part of The Cotswold Way and spectacular views out across the scenery. It also takes you past sites of historic interest in the Battle of Lansdown.
Swineford Picnic Site
Departure from Bitton (South Gloucestershire)
From Swineford Picnic Area, the route climbs up through the village of Upton Cheyney; from here it's over fields, passing Beach House, and on to Coldharbour Farm. Return is back down the valley, up the other side via the humorously named – Grandmother’s Rock Lane, then onto the less humorous - Hanging Hill, up to Lansdown. Then a short section of the Cotswold Way. On leaving the Cotswold Way the route continues downhill to the village of North Stoke to pick and back to the Swineford Car Park.
Keynsham to Bath on the south side of the Avon
Departure from Keynsham (Bath and North East Somerset)
This linear Somerset walk includes typical English countryside, quiet villages, old buildings and historic churches. The route runs from Keynsham to Bath along the northern fringes of the Mendip Hills, and its proximity to both Bath and Bristol ensures that it is well served by public transport.
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- Batcombe
- Beckington
- Berkley
- Bishopstrow
- Bourton
- Bratton
- Bratton Seymour
- Brewham
- Brixton Deverill
- Bruton
- Buckhorn Weston
- Buckland Dinham
- Chapmanslade
- Charlton Musgrove
- Chicklade
- Coleford
- Corsley
- Cranmore
- Cucklington
- Dilton Marsh
- Donhead St. Andrew
- Donhead St. Mary
- Downhead
- East Knoyle
- Pen Selwood
- Radstock
- Rode
- Sedgehill and Semley
- Selwood
- Shaftesbury
- Shepton Montague
- Silton
- Southwick
- Stoke Trister
- Stourton with Gasper
- Sutton Veny
- Tellisford
- Trudoxhill
- Upton Noble
- Upton Scudamore
- Wanstrow
- Warminster
- West Knoyle
- West Stour
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- Westbury
- Whatley
- Wincanton
- Witham Friary
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