Weston-super-Mare walks

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.

An energetic climb from a pretty village is rewarded by superb views over the Somerset Levels.

A superb expedition through historic Axbridge to one of England’s most spectacular landforms.

Fine views from the Mendip ridge, with an easy return through a disused railway tunnel.

A short, level walk along a former railway line and green lanes to a historic spring and village church.

A fine hillfort then a pretty streamside walk along a wooded valley, with attractive villages along the way.

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.

Visit our historic local town, returning via a bird-rich reservoir and a section of the atmospheric Somerset Levels.

Superb views from a rocky hilltop, returning via a pretty village and a path below the Mendip ridge.

A disused railway and tunnel, a local nature reserve with orchids and ancient trees, and a wooded return.

An easy circular walk around Axbridge visiting Ashton Windmill.

A circular walk around Axbridge area exploring Cheddar Reservoir.

Easy walk around Axbridge area with the possibility to visit Ashton Windmill.

A circular walk around Axbridge area visiting Ashton Windmill.

Walk through Rowberrow Warren which is a beautiful woodland, set on a hillside with large paths.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.

Starting from the centre of the village, this route makes a complete circuit of Nether Stowey with views over the village and the surrounding countryside and coast across to South Wales.