Sandford Wood and Batch
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
From Railway Inn, the walk includes 3 short but stiff climbs, plus 3 stiles. First climbing up Sanford Hill, Lyncombe Hill and Mendip Trail to Sandford Quarry. It later follows a track past site of a Roman Villa before descending to Railway Inn.
Crook Peak
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
An energetic climb from a pretty village is rewarded by superb views over the Somerset Levels.
Cheddar Gorge
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
A superb expedition through historic Axbridge to one of England’s most spectacular landforms.
Callow Drove & Shute Shelve Tunnel
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
Fine views from the Mendip ridge, with an easy return through a disused railway tunnel.
Winscombe & the East Well
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
A short, level walk along a former railway line and green lanes to a historic spring and village church.
Dolebury Warren
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
A fine hillfort then a pretty streamside walk along a wooded valley, with attractive villages along the way.
Wavering Down and Crook Peak from Kings Wood, near Winscombe
Departure from Compton Bishop (Somerset)
This Somerset walk includes a wonderful ridge walk along the West Mindop Way to the summit of Crook Peak. The return route passes through the villages of Compton Bishop and Cross.
Axbridge & Cheddar Reservoir
Departure from Compton Bishop (Somerset)
Visit our historic local town, returning via a bird-rich reservoir and a section of the atmospheric Somerset Levels.
Crook Peak & Compton Bishop
Departure from Compton Bishop (Somerset)
Superb views from a rocky hilltop, returning via a pretty village and a path below the Mendip ridge.
King’s Wood
Departure from Compton Bishop (Somerset)
A disused railway and tunnel, a local nature reserve with orchids and ancient trees, and a wooded return.
Allerton Moor
Departure from Weare (Somerset)
An easy circular walk around Axbridge visiting Ashton Windmill.
Axbridge and Cheddar Reservoir
Departure from Weare (Somerset)
A circular walk around Axbridge area exploring Cheddar Reservoir.
Chapel and Stone Allerton
Departure from Weare (Somerset)
Easy walk around Axbridge area with the possibility to visit Ashton Windmill.
Wedmore
Departure from Weare (Somerset)
A circular walk around Axbridge area visiting Ashton Windmill.
In Mendip Hill
Departure from Shipham (Somerset)
Walk through Rowberrow Warren which is a beautiful woodland, set on a hillside with large paths.
Steart Marshes
Departure from Otterhampton (Somerset)
A circular walk through the newly created Steart Marshes along well made pathways, with an optional extension to the breach in the former sea defences on the River Parrett.
Castleton
Departure from Marshfield (Newport)
Mostly rural paths with some stiles and kissing gates with spectacular views over the Gwent Levels and Severn Estuary. Roadside parking in Castleton.
Look out for the distinct Castleton Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve
Departure from Meare (Somerset)
Westhay Moor is north of the village of Westhay in Somerset. The car park is just off the road to Godney, at the junction with Daggs Lane Drove. A National Cycle Network route runs along a disused railway line, just south of Westhay village.
Somerset’s Jurrasic Coast : Kilve & East Quantoxhead
Departure from Kilve (Somerset)
Along this coast, the dramatic cliffs are layered with blue, yellow and brown lias from the Lower Jurassic period embedded with fossils, particularly ammonites. The beach at Kilve is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Behind the coast, the Quantock Hills rise up at Quantoxhead. Across the Bristol Channel, there are fine views of South Wales, whilst further west along the coast behind Minehead is North Hill and Exmoor National Park.
Nether Stowey to Holford and back
Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)
A circular day walk to The Plough Inn at Holford over the Quantocks, taking in part of the Coleridge Way, Walford’s Gibbet and Holford Combe with fine views of the Somerset Coast. There are some lengthy climbs and descents. Can get muddy in places.
Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey
Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)
A circular walk through pastureland, woodland and country lanes. Suitable for most weather conditions and seasons but stout footwear is essential. There are some stiles and two steep ascents.
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